The University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) has an open position
for a Grants & Contracts Manager its pre-award office. Position
information is below:

DATE POSTED: 19-NOV-10
POSITION TITLE: Grants and Contracts Manager - Search Reopened
CATEGORY: Professional
PERSONNEL STATUS: Exempt, Full-time, Regular
DEPARTMENT: Office of Sponsored Programs
CLOSING DATE: 08-DEC-10
RESPONSIBILITIES: The incumbent will be responsible for the management
of a full sponsored research pre-award portfolio and will work as a
member of a professional pre-award team providing well-rounded support
to the campus community. Reporting to the Director of Sponsored Programs
and in collaboration with financial colleagues, legal advisors,
principal investigators, department administrators, deans and other key
resources, this position will identify and resolve issues that arise
throughout the lifecycle of an award. Specific duties include: serving
as the primary contact to clients (principal investigators, departments,
sponsors, etc.) on a wide range of pre-award and other issues; reviewing
proposals for compliance and negotiating contract and grant awards;
participating in presentations, outreach and training in schools and
departments as necessary; and performing other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Experience: Requires a Bachelor’s
degree (Master’s degree preferred) and at least three years experience
in research administration. Must have: excellent communication,
organization, and multi-tasking skills; knowledge of federal regulations
relating to grants and contracts; and proficiency in the use of
computers, Microsoft Office and electronic research administration
systems. Knowledge of PeopleSoft preferred.

SALARY: Salary is $55,000 - $65,000; commensurate with qualifications
and experience.

APPLICATION: For best consideration, submit a cover letter, resume and
the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three professional
references by December 8, 2010 to: Grants and Contracts Manager Search
Committee, Office of Sponsored Programs, Engineering 329, UMBC, 1000
Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, Maryland 21250

For more info on this position visit:
http://www.umbc.edu/hr/employment/more.phtml?number=1877

UMBC has been named a "2010 Great College to Work For" by the Chronicle
of Higher Education. UMBC was also named #1 among up-and-coming national
universities for the third year in a row by the U.S. News and World
Reports.

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Christina Stanger
Assistant Director
Office of Sponsored Programs
University of Maryland Baltimore County
1000 Hilltop Circle, ECS 329
Baltimore, MD 21250
410-455-2122
410-455-1876 (f)

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