THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHWESTERN LOUISIANA

STAFF VACANCY

POSITION:       Administrative Research Assistant

RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities for all office administration activities
include:
=B7 Act as assistant to the Vice President for Research and the Director of
Research and Sponsored Programs;
=B7 Work with faculty, staff and graduate students to focus research ideas=
 and
assist them in proposal preparation and revision;
=B7 Locate funding sources for faculty, staff and graduate students using
on-line services and various other publications.
=B7 Conduct and/or organize grantwriting workshops;
=B7 Prepare funding data newsletter;
=B7 Prepare proposals on behalf of the University administration;
=B7 Act as a representative on University and State committees;
=B7 Manage internship program with federal centers;
=B7 Help maintain research project database;
=B7 Assist with providing information about compliance requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS: Qualifications include:
=B7 Baccalaureate degree plus 3 - 5 years experience in sponsored programs
administration or related administrative experience;
=B7 Excellent organizational and communication skills;
=B7 Ability to work with a diverse group of faculty, staff and students;
=B7 Experience with computer-based office systems such as Excel, Word,
Netscape, SPIN (Sponsored Programs Information Network Database), etc.;
=B7 Knowledge of federal grants and contracts compliance issues.

ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT:    The successful candidate reports to the Vice President
for Research and the Director of Research and Sponsored Programs and works
with the staff.

SALARY: Dependent on your qualifications and experience

STARTING DATE:  As soon as possible

APPLICATIONS:   Applications and supporting materials should be received by
November 15, l996 and should be directed to:

        Dr. Wayne Denton
        Vice President for Research
        The University of Southwestern Louisiana
        P.O. Box 43610
        Lafayette, LA  70504-3610
        e-mail: xxxxxx@usl.edu
Becky Hayes Patterson
Assistant Director for Research=20
The University of Southwestern Louisiana
P.O. Box 43610
Lafayette, LA  70504-3610
phone: (318) 482-5811
Fax:   (318) 482-5102
e-mail: xxxxxx@usl.edu