GRANT ADMINISTRATOR
 Office of Grant and Contract Services
 Office of the Associate Provost for Research and Graduate Studies

 NAU is searching for an experienced pre-award grant administrator in
the Office of Grant and Contract Services which consists of a staff of
seven.  The primary focus of the position is to provide grant proposal
development activities in the science and engineering disciplines.  The
Grant Administrator reports to the Asociate Provost.

 The Associate Provost oversees the functions of the Office of Grant
and Contract Services.  The OGCS facilitates the University's involvement
in projects and programs funded by sponsors outside the university.  The
Office provides the full range of research admninistration services for the
preparation and submission of proposals, negotiation and acceptance of
grants and contracts, and the administration of project funds.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

 1.  Working with individual faculty and staff in the sciences,
mathematics, engineering, and science/mathematics education to develop new
proposals, including those involving minority student participation;

 2.  Assembling groups of faculty and staff to develop
interdisciplinary proposals in environmental sciences, engineering and
education, science/mathematics education, projects to address retention of
Native American students, etc.;

 3.  Assisting faculty and staff with budget development and formatting
of proposals to meet agency requirements and guidelines;

 4.  Developing contacts with major agencies such as NSF, NIH, DOE, etc.;

 5.  Assisting faculty in identifying funding sources including working
with the NAU Foundation; and

 6.  Assisting the Associate Provost with consortia efforts relating to
the sciences and engineering.

QUALIFICATIONS:

 1.  Experience in grant and contract administration (minimum of 5
years) with preference for experience in pre-award services for faculty in
the sciences, mathematics, and engineering;

 2.  Bachelors degree with preference for Maters degree;

 3.  Familiarity with programs and processes of primary granting
agencies such as NSF and NIH;

 4.  Experience or familiarity working on proposals for minority
student participation;

 5.  Demonstrated ability to work independently but also to work
cooperatively with other members of the office staff; and

 6.  Demonstrated skills in both written and verbal communication.

SALARY:  Negotiable depending upon experience and ability

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

 Send a letter of interest with a description of relevant background, a
resume and the names, address and telephone numbers of at least three
references to :

 Dr. Henry O. Hooper
 Associate Provost for Research & Graduate Studies
 Northern Arizona University
 Flagstaff, AZ  86011-4085

 Applications will be reviewed beginning January 22, 1996.
Applications will be considered until the position is filled.  For further
information contact Dr. Hooper at 520-523-6726, fax 520-523-1075, or e-mail
at xxxxxx@nau.edu.

 NAU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.  Women,
minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
We are particularly interested in candidates who function well in a
multicultural setting.

 NAU is a comprehensive, doctoral, mid-size state university located in
Flagstaff, Arizona at the base of the magnificent San Francisco Peaks.  The
738-acre campus in the pines is know for its friendly atmosphere and close
student-faculty intereaction.  Nearby recreational opportunities include
camping, hiking, fishing, and skiing.

Terry A. May, Ph.D.                       Voice:    520-523-6788
  Director of Research Administration     FAX:      520-523-1075
  Office of Grant & Contract Services     INTERNET: xxxxxx@nau.edu
  100 Babbitt Admin. Ctr., Box 4130
  Northern Arizona University
  Flagstaff, AZ  86011-4130