The University of Illinois at Chicago seeks a talented research
administrator for the position of Assistant Director, Office of Research
Services.

The assistant director will assist in developing and implementing research
administration policies and procedures and in the day-to-day management of
the UIC Office of Research Services. ORS is responsible for the review of
grant and contract applications to ensure they conform to applicable
federal, state, sponsor and university policies and regulations, for
contract negotiations, for assisting faculty members in preparing grant and
contract applications, for responding to questions from the program staff
of sponsoring agencies, and for providing university leadership with timely
information on research productivity at UIC. The assistant director will
also be an integral part of the team implementing a state-of-the-art,
web-based, electronic proposal preparation, review, and submission system.

The UIC Office of Research Services is a stimulating, fast-paced, highly
collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have well-developed
research administration qualifications, strong interpersonal and writing
skills, and the ability to work under multiple deadlines.

An advanced degree is required with at least three years experience in
sponsored program administration, preferably in an institution of higher
education.  Extensive contract experience a plus.

UIC offers a competitive salary and excellent vacation and benefit plans.

For full consideration, send a cover letter, resume, and the names and
addresses of three references by July 31, 1999 to:

Paula Means, Director
Office of Research Services - M/C 672
University of Illinois at Chicago
1737 West Polk Street
Chicago, IL 60612-7227

You may submit an application via e-mail to xxxxxx@uic.edu. Plain (ASCII)
text, Microsoft Word, or Adobe PDF formats are acceptable.

Questions regarding the position should also be directed to Ms. Means.

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
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