Assistant Director, Office of Sponsored Programs
Idaho State University

Idaho State University invites applications for the position of
Assistant Director of the Office of Sponsored Programs.  ISU is a
broad-based regional public university, providing a wide range of
educational services to a culturally diverse population of students.
The university offers graduate programs in a number of fields and is
a national center for the Doctor of Arts degree.  ISU engages in
sustained and significant research as an essential component of its
academic and public service programs.

The Assistant Director will work with the Director of Sponsored
Programs to facilitate faculty proposal development in research,
training, and public service projects.  The Assistant Director will be
expected to review and accept proposals for compliance with
University policies and sponsoring agency requirements, identify and
distribute prospective program opportunities to the research
community via personal contacts and a regular written publication,
and participate in the development of reports on pending and funded
projects.  The Assistant Director will report to the Director of the
Office of Sponsored Programs.

The qualified applicant must have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in
Education, Business or a related field; at least three years
grant/contract management, development or closely related experience;
excellent interpersonal skills (writing, speaking and listening);
experience in work settings requiring organizing multiple
assignments and managing priorities; and demonstrated success working
with individuals and groups.  Knowledge of the science of
grantsmanship, federal regulations, policies and procedures as they
pertain to sponsored program activity is desired.  Computer
experience, particularly with database systems and information
retrieval systems, would be helpful.  Starting salary $33,500.

To apply, send a letter, resume, and the names of four references to:
Assistant Director Search, Office of Sponsored Programs, Idaho State
University,  921 South 8th Avenue, Box 8046,  Pocatello, ID
83209-8046. Review of applications will begin on or about January 22,
1996.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Idaho State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer.

Dianne Horrocks
Office of Sponsored Programs
Idaho State University