Position Announcement - correction Jo Meyertons 18 Aug 1995 11:19 EST
Apologies to the list - this announcement shows a closing date of August 15. The correct closing date is August 30. =================================================================== OFFICE OF RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION AND ADVANCEMENT UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND AT COLLEGE PARK POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT TITLE: Assistant Director for Administration AS# 4954 CATEGORY: Associate Staff, Full Time, 12-month appointment MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Assistant Director for Administration, Office of Research Administration and Advancement,serves as the senior technical specialist to office staff on matters involving the review and approval of proposals as well as in the interpretation, negotiation, and acceptance of grant and contract conditions. This person is responsible for effective day to day operation of the office, supervising, training, and coordinating work assignments for a professional and support staff of 16. Other duties include working with the Director and Assistant Director for Sponsored Research Development to assure effective overall office functioning and efficient use of department resources, including participating in preparation and financial management of the department's budget. As an Assistant Director, this person represents the office on internal and external committees and acts for the Director as required. QUALIFICATIONS: Baccalaureate required, with advanced degree preferred. A minimum of five years work experience in the field of sponsored programs administration in a University setting is required. Must have knowledge of appropriate Federal regulations and statutes, invention and copyright issues, operating principles of research grant and contracts clauses suitable for a university. Must have a high level of competence in all phases of administering externally funded research agreements and ability of negotiate intelligently with external and internal clientele. Excellent communication skills, proficiency in interpersonal techniques, ability to be sensitive to and reconcile differing view points, and to function effectively in periodic crisis environments is necessary. Must be comfortable with the use of computers in all areas of office operations. SALARY: Commensurate with experience and qualifications. POSITION AVAILABLE: Immediately. TO APPLY: For full consideration--a letter of application with a resume and a listing of three references with telephone numbers should be received no later than August 15, 1995. Submit materials to: John Farley, Chair, Search Committee University of Maryland at College Park c/o Office of Research Administration and Advancement 2108 Lee Building College Park, Maryland 20742-5141 The University of Marylnd is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.