Assistant Director of Sponsored Programs
Preaward Services

The UNC Research Corporation (UNCRC) is seeking a dedicated and highly
qualified person to serve as the Assistant Director and to provide preaward
services.  UNCRC is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that serves to assist
with research and scholarly activities at the University of Northern Colorado.
The University now averages about $7 million in external funding for projects.

The Assistant Director will:  have direct oversight of some personnel;
monitor and maintain files on resources; stay current and update the research
community on changes in sponsor policies and procedures; and have
responsibility for resource searches conducted within the corporation
and by faculty members.  The position also has responsibility for
preaward services and requires extensive knowledge of governmental and
private funding resources, especially resources available through the federal
and state Departments of Education.  The ability to teach workshops on
proposal development is desirable.  A Baccalaureate degree is required, but a
Master's degree is preferred.  Applicants must have at least three years of
research administration experience in an academic setting, with an emphasis
on preaward administration.

Salary will be commensurate with experience.  This is a full-time,
12 month appointment with a starting date of June 1, 1997, or as soon
as negotiated.

Candidates should submit a curriculum vita/resume and the names and
telephone numbers of three people who will serve as references.  They should
also submit a letter of interest with a one to two page statement of how their
experiences and qualifications can (1) contribute to the internal administrative
management of the UNCRC (2) promote preaward services to the
university,and (3) help increase external funding. Address application materials
 to:
Dr. Charles Howard Jr., Executive Director, UNC Research Corporation,
800 8th Avenue, Suite 140, Greeley, CO  80631.  Consideration is assured for
completed applications received by April 26, 1997.  Although this is primarily a
regional search, all applications will be given full consideration.  The search
 will
continue until the position is filled.

In accordance with Federal regulations, all applicant materials will be retained
 by the University.  This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado
State Legislature.  UNC is an AAEO employer and is committed to fostering
diversity in its student body, faculty and staff.
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Sherry May, Program Specialist
University of Northern Colorado
UNC Research Corporation
Greeley, CO  80639

E-mail: xxxxxx@uncrc.univnorthco.edu
Phone:  (970) 351-0529
FAX:    (970) 351-6519
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