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 At the NCURA conference for predominantly undergraduate
 institutions held this past week in DC, I had the privilege of
 speaking with the Director of the Center for Educational Practice,
 the faculty development program of Saint Xavier University.  She
 asked me to share the following position announcement (previously
 announced only in the Chicago area; the search has been reopened).

 I have appended some comments I asked her to provide from her
 perspective as a faculty member, co-chair of the search, and
 director of the faculty development program:

 DEPT: Academic Affairs

 POSITION: Director of Sponsored Programs and Research

 FUNCTION: Develop a strong grants office by: identifying funding
 soures, pro-actively educating faculty about grant opportunities,
 and developing regional and national grant sources.  The Director
 will work cooperatively with the Center for Educational Practice
 and the Office of Institutional Advancement.

 QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree required, Doctorate preferred.
 Preference will be given to persons with 3-5 years experience in
 sponsored programs administration at a college or university.

 SALARY: Commensurate with experience and education.

 CONTACT: Send letter, curriculum vitae, and names of three
 references to:
 George C. Matthews, Ph.D.
 Vice President for Academic Affairs
 Saint Xavier University
 3700 West 103rd Street
 Chicago IL 60655

 APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 15, 1996
 Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until
 the position is filled.

 FROM THE CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL PRACTICE DIRECTOR:
 The position of Director of Sponsored Programs and Research at
 Saint Xavier University in Chicago represents a newly-created
 office, initiated by a relatively new administration, including
 university president and academic vice president.  The new
 director will receive their enthusiastic support in developing the
 office.

 Another very positive aspect of this position involves the
 excitement and anticipation of a faculty that has not had this
 type of support until now.  The firmly-established Center for
 Educational Practice is run completely by faculty.  This committee
 will work closely with the Director to identify and support
 faculty in their grantwriting efforts..  New office space has been
 allocated to jointly house the Director of Sponsored Programs and
 Research, support staff, and the Center for Educational Practice.
 This reflects our firm commitment to establishing a strong
 positive relationship between the faculty and the sponsored
 programs office as soon as the new director comes on board.

         NOTE: This faculty member and Center director, Julie McNellis, is
         also co-chair of the search committee and will respond to
         questions about the position via e-mail (xxxxxx@sxu.edu) or
         telephone (312-298-3145).