Position Announcement Gerhard, Paula A 18 Aug 1998 09:33 EST
The University of Oklahoma - Norman Campus Director, Office of Research Administration The University of Oklahoma invites nominations and applications for the position of Director of the Office of Research Administration. The University is a major, national research university with 20,000 students and 900 faculty on the Norman Campus, including a substantial number of researchers with national and international reputations. Sponsored program activity for the University totaled in excess of $130 million for fiscal year 1998 with faculty and staff on the Norman Campus generating over $70 million of this amount. For more information on the research programs of the University and the Office of Research Administration, refer to the Research web site at http://research.ou.edu/ <http://research.ou.edu/> The Director provides administrative leadership for the Office and reports directly to the Vice President for Research-Norman Campus. The Director is responsible for planning, organizing, directing and coordinating the administrative and operational activities of the Office of Research Administration, including the support areas of research information services, proposal development and award negotiation and administration. The Director ensures institutional compliance with government regulations related to sponsored research activities involving human subjects, animal care and use, conflict of interest, scientific integrity, and biosafety. The Director encourages and supports faculty and staff in research endeavors, facilitates the development of interdisciplinary and intercampus research endeavors, and communicates effectively the research role of the University with federal and state officials and the general public. Candidates must have the following qualifications: C Demonstrated leadership and prior successful administrative experience in a research environment. C The ability to work constructively and communicate effectively with constituencies, both inside and outside the University. C Commitment to research excellence and innovation. C Knowledge and understanding of state and federal regulations and national trends affecting academic research. C Familiarity with public (state and federal) and private research funding sources. C Awareness and understanding of the range of disciplines and diversity of a major research university. C A vision for the future of the Office and an ability to work in a climate of change. C Demonstrated knowledge and ability in electronic research administration: on-line databases, NSF FastLane and other transaction sets, and the Internet. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS WILL BEGIN ON SEPTEMBER 28, 1998. STARTING DATE NEGOTIABLE. Inquiries, nominations and applications should be sent to: Eddie Carol Smith, Chair Office of Research Administration Director Search Committee 313 Buchanan Hall, The University of Oklahoma Norman, Oklahoma 73019 Facsimile: 405-325-5346; e-mail: xxxxxx@ou.edu <mailto:xxxxxx@ou.edu> Applications should include a letter of interest that provides information about the candidate's qualifications, a statement of a vision for the Office, curriculum vitae, and names, positions and phone numbers of at least three but not more than five references. Nominations may be sent by facsimile or e-mail. The University of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer and is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.