DIRECTOR OF GRANTS AND CONTRACTS

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth seeks a Director for the Office
of Grants and Contracts who will lead the University to a higher level of
extramural funding.   The Director has overall responsibility for the
administration of research and sponsored programs for the university,
provides leadership in developing and implementing organizational policies,
is a member of the academic council, and reports directly to the Provost .
The Director works closely with campus and UMass system officers to
administer externally funded research and sponsored programs including
pre-award and post-award assistance to faculty, and oversight of
institutional compliance  with government and foundation regulations
including  human subjects, commercial ventures, invention disclosures and
intellectual property.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, located on  the  Southeastern
Massachusetts coast is a comprehensive university with close to 6,000
undergraduate and graduate students. As the only public University in the
region it is committed to  the educational, economic, social and cultural
advancement of the region.  The university comprises five colleges:
Business and Industry, Engineering, Nursing, Visual and Performing Arts,
and the College of Arts and Science.  In addition the University houses the
Center for Marine Science, Center for Portuguese Studies, Center for
Gerontology, The School Health Institute and a number of other centers and
partnerships.   Faculty research and grant awards have doubled over the
past five years and the University is poised for greater development in
this area.  (www.umassd.edu)

The successful candidate will have excellent communication,  supervisory
and managerial skills, familiarity with electronic data management systems,
a demonstrated record of achievement in the administration  and negotiation
of a full range of grants and contracts in an academic setting, vision and
creativity for developing new directions and resources for funding.   An
earned doctorate is strongly preferred, master's degree required.   Salary
is competitive and commensurate with background and experience.

To apply, submit a letter of interest,  a  complete curriculum vitae, and
names of five references who may be contacted.   Applications will be
reviewed beginning October 1, 1997 and will continue until the position is
filled.

Address application materials to:
 Chair,  Director of Grants and Contracts Search Committee
 Office of Human Resources
 University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
 285 Old Westport Road
 No. Dartmouth, MA  02747

UMass Dartmouth is an AA/EO Employer.  Women and persons of color are
encouraged to apply.

Michelle Plaud
Grants Officer
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
285 Old Westport Road
No. Dartmouth, MA  02747-2300
xxxxxx@umassd.edu
(508) 999-9112
(508) 999-8375 FAX