Director, Office of Research Administration
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

 This health sciences campus seeks a dynamic, experienced leader for
administrative support of research and sponsored programs.  Experience in
university (including medical school) research administration is required;
NCURA certification is desirable.  Managerial and supervisory experience,
computer and information management skills, a bachelor s degree in an
appropriate field, and a strong service orientation are essential.  Detailed
acquaintance with federal agencies or other funding sources and with
technology transfer activities is important, and a relevant higher degree is
an asset. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills,
a sense of excitement in new directions of university sponsored program
activity, and a deep interest and commitment to faculty services.
 The Office of Research and Sponsored Program Administration serves a
faculty of 800 by processing applications; maintaining data systems of
proposal status, faculty interests and funding opportunities; monitoring
policies such as those relating to research integrity and conflict of
interest; supporting the Institutional Review Board for human
experimentation and the Patent and Copyright Committee; assisting in
contract negotiation; and maintaining a program of trend analysis and
publications relating to UAMS research activity.  The Office works closely
with Associate Deans of the colleges for other activities, including faculty
development, technology transfer, clinical trial coordination, and other
research support services.  Other close interactions are with directors of
research centers, Grants Accounting, Institutional Advancement, research
administration of the affiliated institutions, and the University of
Arkansas General Counsel.
 UAMS, with annual external awards approaching $50 million, consists of
Colleges of Health Related Professions, Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy, the
Graduate School, and the University Hospital.  There is a vigorous Area
Health Education Center program spanning the entire state, and close
affiliations are maintained with Arkansas Childrens Hospital, the John L.
McClellan Memorial Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and other campuses of
the University of Arkansas system.  Located in Little Rock, the campus
enjoys the advantages of a vibrant state capital along with easy access to
the countryside of the Natural State.
 Candidates should send a letter of interest, complete CV and names,
addresses, and phone numbers of three references by February 28, 1996, to:
 Search Committee for ORA Director
 Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
 Mail Slot 541
 4301 W. Markham Street
 Little Rock, AR 72205

UAMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 Minority and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Charlotte L. Horton
Director, Research Administration

Phone #: (216) 368-4510
Fax #:   (216) 368-4679
E-mail:  xxxxxx@po.cwru.edu