ASSISTANT DIRECTOR,
SPONSORED PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
Research and Sponsored Programs
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Applications are solicited for the position of Assistant Director, Sponsored
Program Administration.  This position will assist the Director in
coordinating all functions involved with the development and submission of
proposals and the receipt of awards from external funding agencies for all
schools and units of the IUPUI campus, including the Indiana University
School of Medicine and its Regional Centers for Medical Education.

IUPUI, located in the state capitol of Indianapolis, is comprised of 15
Indiana University schools and 2 Purdue University schools, among them the
schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Law, Business, Liberal Arts, Public
and Environmental Affairs, and Engineering and Technology.  Research
activity on the IUPUI campus has substantially increased during the past ten
years with 1,800 proposals submitted in FY99 and awards totaling over $151
million.

Position Responsibilities:
Advise faculty and staff on proposal development; administration of
sponsored projects; and federal, agency, and University policies and
procedures.  Supervise professional staff, review and approve proposals, and
negotiate terms and conditions of awards.  Provide input to the Director
regarding the interpretation of federal regulations, University policy, and
office procedures.  Function as liaison with departments, dean's offices,
Contract and Grant Administration, and the office of the Vice President for
Research.  Oversee and ensure the integrity of proposal data.  Represent the
Director and the University on committees and at various meetings and
conferences.

Education and Skills:
Bachelor's degree required with a minimum of 3 years experience in sponsored
programs with extensive experience in proposal and budget development, and
award review and negotiation.  A comprehensive understanding of sponsored
program administration, policies, procedures, and fiscal regulations is
required.  The individual in this position must have excellent oral and
written communication skills, analytical and organizational skills, and have
the ability to make sound independent decisions.  The individual must work
well under pressure and constant deadlines, be proficient with computer
technology (especially electronic communications and database management),
and have previous leadership and supervisory experience.  A proven ability
to successfully interact with all levels of University and agency
constituencies such as co-workers, University administrators, researchers,
faculty, agency representatives, and University counsel is also required.

Applications:
Interested individuals should submit a letter of application, resume, and
the names, addresses, and phone numbers of at least three references
(preferably current or former supervisors) to:

 Director, Sponsored Program Administration
 Research and Sponsored Programs
 Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
 620 Union Drive, Room 618
 Indianapolis, IN  46202-5167

Indiana University-Purdue University is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer.

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