Pre-Award Research Administrator

The University of Massachusetts Lowell Research Foundation seeks a
Grants and Contracts Administrator.  The person in this position will be
involved in all aspects of the pre-award application process including:
1) identifying funding opportunities and distributing funding
information; 2) advising faculty on application development per
sponsor's guidelines; 3) reviewing applications for regulatory
compliance; 4) reviewing budgets for accuracy and adherence to
institutional and sponsor requirements.

Qualifications include: 1) bachelor's degree, MS preferred in science or
engineering; 2) three to five years experience in research
administration with experience in funding source identification,
proposal development, review and submission procedures for NIH, NSF,ONR
and industry; 3) working knowledge of budgetary and compliance
requirements of major funding agencies; 4) computer experience and
Internet skills; 5) excellent writing and communication skills; 6)
analytical skills with the ability to interact with individuals at
multiple levels and disciplines and to coordinate and direct multiple
projects simultaneously.

Interested applicants should send a resume, letter of interest  and
three professional references to:

 University  of Massachusetts Lowell Research Foundation
 Attn.: Jon Kimball
 Coordinator for Program Development
 600 Suffolk Street
 Second Floor South
 Lowell, MA    01854

Application deadline June 20, 1997

This position is contingent upon funding.

The University of Massachusetts Lowell is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action, Title IX, 504, H/V ADA 1990, Employer