This is a re-post of the job description announced just before the
holidays:
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OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

TITLE:  CONTRACT AND GRANT ADMINISTRATOR

CATEGORY:  Associate Staff

POSITION DESCRIPTION:  Reporting to the Manager/Team Leader, this
position has responsibility and involvement in all aspects of Preaward
Contract and Grant Administration, including assisting faculty in
preparation and processing of applications, ensuring compliance with
agency and institution policies; drafting (when necessary) and
negotiating terms and conditions on grant awards, contracts,
subcontracts, clinical testing agreements, and material transfer
agreements; participating in the development and implementation of
policies and procedures; maintaining up-to-date knowledge and expertise
in federal/state/private agencies' regulations and policies, and staying
abreast of new laws and OMB circulars which affect sponsored program
activities.  Position requires knowledge and experience of preaward
research administration in an academic setting, preferably health
science center.   Strong communication and interpersonal skills
essential, as well as ability to execute multiple tasks and respond to
multiple demands as part of a team; skill in problem solving; and
ability to consider multiple alternatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Bachelor's degree, preferably in business
administration or related field and three years of related research and
grants administration; or advanced degree preferably in law or business
administration and one year of related research and grants
administration.   Strong negotiation skills, legal background, and
computer experience in a MAC environment preferred.

SALARY:  Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

POSITION AVAILABLE:  Immediately.

TO APPLY:  For full consideration--letter of application with a resume
and a listing of three references with telephone numbers should be
submitted to:

Tammy Flowers, Employment Specialist
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Office of Human Resources Management
737 W. Lombard Street
Baltimore, MD. 21201

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Janet B. Simons, Contract & Grant Administrator
xxxxxx@umaryland.edu
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Office of Research & Development
phone:  (410)706-8054    fax: (410)706-6630
http://www.ospa.umab.edu