Dear Colleagues:

 University of California Irvine's Sponsored Projects Administration (part
 of the Office of Research Administration) invites talented and
 self-motivated individuals to apply for the position of Sponsored Projects
 Education and Review Officer (SPEARO).  UCI is located in central Orange
 County (approximately fifty miles south of Los Angeles), and is part of
 the nine campus University of California system.

 The SPEARO reports to the Associate Director, Office of Research
 Administration and plays a key role in delivering research administration
 training to the campus and ensuring campus compliance with external
 regulations.  The following recruitment statement summarizes the duties
 for this position.

 To apply, please submit a scannable resume with cover letter, salary history,
 list of supervisors and a Job Ticket referencing job number CU-2068K.  You may
 request Job Tickets, copies of job announcements and scannable resume
 preparation tips by calling 714-824-4117.  You can obtain more information
 about applying for this position by visiting UCI's employment opportunities
 website at http://www.abs.uci.edu/depts/humrs/const/employ.html

 Bruce A. Morgan
 Associate Director
 Office of Research Administration
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 University of California, Irvine
 Sponsored Projects Administration
 Sponsored Projects Education and Review Officer (Pr.Admin.Analyst I)
 Minimum Salary: $45,200/Yr.
 Closing Date:  1/23/98

 DUTIES: Plan, develop, write, coordinate and conduct a comprehensive
 training and development program addressing pre-award, award and
 post-award issues to ensure the application of knowledge on the job and to
 advance participants understanding and application of the concepts and
 technical aspects of the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and the
 administration of sponsored projects. Monitor, interpret and analyze
 changes in external regulations and legislation, and conduct analytical
 studies of the impact of compliance with federal regulations, CAS, state
 legislation and University policy. Advise, interpret, assist and provide
 technical and specialized consultative services related to the
 administration and management of sponsored project to school officials,
 department administrators, faculty and central administrative units to
 ensure fulfillment of sponsored projects responsibilities and obligations.

 REQUIREMENTS: Extensive knowledge of external regulations including, but
 not limited to, OMB Circulars A-21, A-110, and A-133, Cost Accounting
 Standards, Federal Demonstration Partnership policies, Federal agency
 policies and regulations (PHS, NSF, NASA, DOE, DOD, etc.), Code of Federal
 Regulations, and Federal Acquisition Regulations and demonstrated ability
 to interpret, explain and apply these regulations as evidenced through
 significant experience; extensive knowledge of University and campuswide
 policies, procedures, systems and practices. Extensive experience and
 demonstrated ability to develop training material and manuals; conducts
 reviews and audits of proposals and awards; working knowledge of personal
 computers including Microsoft word for Windows, Netscape Navigator 3.0 (or
 similar web browser), Microsoft Powerpoint, and Microsoft Windows 3.1 or
 higher; effective problem-solving techniques with strong analytical
 skills; excellent oral and written communication skills.

 DESIRABLE: Master's degree in a related field and six or more years
 experience in research administration and or an equivalent combination of
 education and experience. Working knowledge of CC:Mail, Lotus Organizer,
 Microsoft Excel and other productivity software.

 UCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to excellence through
 diversity.