The position opening described below is for a position now available in the
University of California, Office of the President, Research Administration
Office.  The Office of the President is the University of California
systemwide administration office and is located in Oakland, California.

RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION COORDINATOR
>Office of Research Administration and Technology Transfer
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>Under general direction of the Director of Research Administration, assists
>in implementation & interpretation of sponsor and University policy.
>Monitors Federal Sponsor policy changes in the Federal Acquisition
>Regulation, OMB Circulars; Federal Register proposed rules and Council on
>Government Relations reports.  Provides analytical support to Director on
>Federal Demonstration Partnership issues.  Prepares University proposed
>changes and assists campuses in interpreting sponsor rules and resolving
>policy matters.  Project manager for the UC-wide Contract and Grant Policy
>Manual and information systems.  Maintains current knowledge of Federal
>agency Electronics Research Administration (ERA) developments and
>requirements with which the University must interface.  Takes initiative in
>providing information and works with UC campuses to prepare for the
>requirements of ERA.  Serves as Research Administration Office (RAO)
>computer resource and maintains the RAO Homepage and contents.  Represents
>RAO internally and externally on matters of electronic commerce and ERA.
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>REQUIREMENTS:    Working knowledge of the research administration field and
>the Federal grants and contracts regulatory system. Excellent analytical and
>interpretative skills, and judgement. Strong organizational, interpersonal
>and communication skills.  Experience exercising self-initiative,
>independence of thought, and creative, value-added problem solving.
>Computer skills or aptitude to solve problems with individual PCs and LAN
>and maintain RAO Homepage.  Knowledge of trends in electronic commerce and
>ERA, including application of technology to ERA.  Masters Degree or higher
>preferred.  Working knowledge of UC research administration preferred.
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>SALARY RANGE:   $48,700 - $60,900 (range midpoint), commensurate with
>qualifications and experience.
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>APPLICATIONS:   Review of application materials will begin immediately and
>will continue until position is filled.  Send nominations, or a letter of
>application and resume to:   Coordinator of Management Recruitment,
>Screening Committee T-96, University of California, Office of the President,
>300 Lakeside Drive, 9th Floor, Oakland, CA  94612.  FAX:  (510) 987-0894.
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> Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer