OFFICE OF RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION AND ADVANCEMENT
 UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND AT COLLEGE PARK

 POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

TITLE:          GRANTS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (Two Positions)

CATEGORY:       Associate Staff, full time, 12-month appointment

RESPONSIBILITIES: Assume responsibility for the full-range of research
administration duties for a number of sponsor agencies.  Areas of
responsibility include pre-proposal, proposal and budget preparation,
post-award grant and contract administration, subcontracting, and related
problem-solving duties.

QUALIFICATIONS: Baccalaureate required and at least three years
experience in similar work demonstrating increasing levels of
responsibility, and ability to work independently.

Should have knowledge of Federal regulations and statutes, invention and
copyright issues, operating principles of research grant and contract
clauses suitable for a university, and ability to negotiate intelligently
with external and internal clientele.

Must have excellent communication skills, proficiency in interpersonal
techniques, ability to reconcile differing viewpoints, and must be able
to function effectively in periodic crisis environments.

SALARY: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

POSITION AVAILABLE: Immediately.

TO APPLY: For full consideration--letter of application with a resume and
a listing of three references with telephone numbers should be received
no later than May 15, 1996.  Submit materials to:

 Antoinette Lawson, Assistant Director for Administration
 Office of Research Administration and Advancement
 University of Maryland at College Park
 2108 Lee Building
 College Park, MD 20742

THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
EMPLOYER.  MINORITIES AND WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.