POSITON ANNOUNCEMENT Charlotte L. Horton 24 Jan 1996 10:34 EST
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