Position Announcement Thea Arocho 09 Jul 1998 21:03 EST
The Office of the Vice President for Research at Ohio University has the following position available. Please share this announcement with colleagues who may be interested in applying. ________________________________________________________ DIRECTOR OFFICE of RESEARCH & SPONSORED PROGRAMS -available immediately Ohio University seeks nominations or applications for the position of Director of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. The Director has principal responsibility for all pre-award grant and contract management activities at the university. These responsibilities include 1) educating the university community about funding opportunities and the grant application and management process; 2) directing the preparation of external grant/contract applications and the negotiation of all externally-funded grants and contracts; 3) and coordinating post-award contract compliance and reporting to sponsoring agencies. In addition, the Director assists the vice president and associate vice president in the management of university-funded programs, the formulation of university policies in matters involving research, and represents the unit on various university committees. The Director reports to the Associate Vice President. Ohio University is a Carnegie Research II university and manages over $34 million in external awards annual. In 1997, the university employed 747 faculty on its Athens campus in 11 degree granting units. The Director is expected to achieve an understanding of the diverse programs at the university and help the university advance its research mission. The office includes five professional and/or clerical staff members. Additional information on Ohio University and the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs can be found on-line: www.ohiou.edu and www.ohiou.edu/~resgrad/orsp.htm. Candidates must have a MA/MS, JD or extensive experience in administration of sponsored programs at the university level. A minimum of five years in university grant administration is required, preferably in a central administrative unit. A doctoral degree is preferred. Demonstrated familiarity with the legal, regulatory, and fiscal issues within the field of grants and contract administration is essential. Important characteristics of the successful candidate will include strong leadership and communications skills, negotiation experience, and the ability to motivate and assist faculty, staff, and students in achieving their scholarly goals. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Review of applications will begin August 17, 1998 and will continue until the position is filled. The position is available immediately. Send letter of nomination or applications with the names and addresses of three professional references to: ORSP Director Search Committee, Attn: Bonnie Vail, Ohio University, 120 RTEC, Athens, OH 45701 Ohio Univeristy is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer Thea R. Arocho Grants and Contracts Manager