Job Position at UT-Austin Joni T. Goan 16 May 1997 10:09 EST
POSITION OPENING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN The Office of Sponsored Projects at The University of Texas at Austin announces the availability of a new Grants and Contracts Specialist position available immediately. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS VACANCY: Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, social sciences, or a technical/ scientific field. Three years of experience in the preparation, processing, and negotiation of research grant and contract proposals. Experience with sponsored projects and negotiation of sponsored projects' awards. Experience using standard office machines, including calculator or adding machine, and personal computer. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: More than three years of experience in university pre-award contracts and grants management. One year of experience in the negotiation of sponsored research agreements or contracts, or subcontracts with industrial organizations. Demonstrated knowledge of UT Austin intellectual property policies. Demonstrated knowledge of federal grant or contract regulations. Demonstrated well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently. Proven attention to detail. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provides contractual services and guidance to faculty and research staff to enable them to secure research funding. Reviews and negotiates sponsored research agreements, contracts, subcontracts with primarily industrial organizations, including terms and conditions relating to intellectual property, publication rights, and other contractual matters, in accordance with UT Austin policy. Interprets University administrative procedures regarding sponsored research activities and applies appropriate regulations when necessary. Personally meets with representatives of sponsoring agencies and organizations, sometimes on-site, to finalize terms of contracts and/or agreements. Participates in the proposal and award review and negotiation for special federal and state programs. Monthly Salary is $2552 or more, depending upon qualifications, plus excellent fringe benefits. To apply, send a resume to: Wayne K. Kuenstler, Director, Office of Sponsored Projects, P.O. Box 7726, Austin, Texas 78713-7726, (512) 471-6424, FAX (512) 471-6564. E-mail address is: xxxxxx@mail.utexas.edu. ============================= Joni T. Goan, CPCM Grants and Contracts Specialist The University of Texas at Austin Office of Sponsored Projects (MC F3900) Phone: (512) 471-6305 Fax: (512) 471-6564 email: xxxxxx@mail.utexas.edu Life's too short not to live it as a Texan. ==============================