Position Announcement--Deadline Extended Kathryn Cruz-Uribe 30 Oct 1998 10:49 EST
***Deadline Extended to November 13, 1998*** Position Available: Director of Grant and Contract Services Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona Status: Service Professional Northern Arizona University invites nominations and applications for the position of Director of Grant and Contract Services. The Director of Grant and Contract Services provides administrative leadership for the Office of Grant and Contract Services, and reports directly to the Vice Provost for Research and Graduate Studies. The Office of Grant and Contract Services serves as the central administrative office responsible for submitting proposals to state, federal, and private sponsors for external funding and implementing awards resulting from these proposals, including associated regulatory requirements. Description Supervise the Office of Grant and Contract Services, including facilitating the coordination of office practices and procedures. Provide leadership in the review and negotiation of institutional agreements governing sponsored projects, educational internships, and collaborative academic programs. Assist the coordination of administrative/business practices between the Office of Grant and Contract Services (pre-award and post-award non-financial matters) and Sponsored Project Services (financial management). Monitor developments in federal and state agencies as they impact on funding regulations, policies, etc. Assist in drafting and implementing policies pertaining to research and the appropriate conduct of research, including Intellectual Property issues. Provide leadership in the implementation of regulatory policies and procedures in areas including Institutional Animal Care, Protection of Human Subjects, and Radiation and Biosafety. We invite applications for this position from qualified persons who share our commitment to diversity and nondiscrimination. Minimum Qualifications At least 5 years experience in sponsored projects administration, in a university or other non-profit setting, with some experience in supervising office staff. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to provide high-quality service in a timely manner. Master's degree or equivalent experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required Knowledge of state and federal regulations as they pertain to grants and contracts. Knowledge of current issues relating to patents and intellectual property Experience in the review and negotiation of sponsored project agreements, particularly with state and federal agencies. Experience with regulatory requirements, including Institutional Animal Care, Protection of Human Subjects, and Radiation and Biosafety. Ability to oversee budgets. Ability to work in a team structure. Ability to work with a wide diversity of principal investigators and sponsors. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with external deadlines and short turn-around time. Annual Salary $55,000 - $62,000, commensurate with experience. Application Procedure Application, resume, a letter of interest, list of at least 3 references, with names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses. Application available from: Northern Arizona University Human Resources Department P.O. Box 4113 Flagstaff, AZ 86011 Internet: http://www.nau.edu/hr Phone: 520-523-2223 Please send materials to: Dr. Kathryn Cruz-Uribe Chair, Director of Grant and Contract Services Search Committee Box 4087 Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ 86011 Fax: 520-523-1075 Email: xxxxxx@nau.edu Application Deadline November 13, 1998 NAU is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. **************************************************** Dr. Kathryn Cruz-Uribe Interim Associate Provost, Research and Graduate Studies Box 4087 Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ 86011 Phone: 520-523-9503 Fax: 520-523-1075 email:xxxxxx@nau.edu ****************************************************