Position Announcement - Texas Tech University Kathleen Harris 16 Jul 1996 12:44 EST

Applications are still being accepted for the following position:

 Assistant Director of Research Services - Texas Tech University

Texas Tech University is seeking a person to fill the newly created position
of Assistant Director of Research Services. The position reports to the
Director of Research Services.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES -   The assistant director will review grant and
contract documents prior to acceptance by the university; negotiate grants
and contracts; prepare subrecipient agreements;  review, interpret, and
disseminate university, federal, state, and sponsoring agency policies;
approve no-cost extensions, equipment purchases, and other routine
administrative actions; advise principal investigators and their staffs
concerning sponsored project administration; work closely with two
post-award sponsored projects associates and the Office of Grants and
Contracts Accounting to insure that projects are administered in accordance
with relevant policies and regulations.

SALARY - The salary range for this position is $30,792 to $36,000.

QUALIFICATIONS - A bachelor's degree and two years of experience in research
administration are required. A master's degree and five years of experience
are strongly preferred. The position requires a knowledge of research
funding sources and procedures, knowledge of Federal Acquisition
Regulations, OMB Circulars, and other federal regulations relating to grants
and contracts; an understanding of the role of research in a large
multi-purpose university; effective communication and interpersonal skills;
an ability to work effectively with faculty and staff members in all areas
of the university and with representatives of external agencies; ability to
execute multiple tasks and respond to multiple demands as part of a team;
skill in problem solving; and ability to consider multiple alternatives.
Computer skills in a PC environment and a sense of humor will be helpful.

APPLICATION PROCESS -  To receive full consideration applications should be
received by July 31.

Applications should include a letter of application; a resume; and the
names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references.

Applications should be mailed to:

Personnel Department
P.O.  41093
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX 79409-1093

INSTITUTION - Texas Tech University is a Carnegie Research II University
with an enrollment of  approximately 20,000 undergraduates and 4,000
graduate and professional students. Its academic programs are organized in
colleges of agriculture and natural sciences, architecture, arts and
sciences, education, engineering, human sciences, and a school of law.
Awards for sponsored activity in fiscal year 1995 totaled $25 million.

Texas Tech University is committed to increasing the diversity of its
workforce. Members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.