Position Announcement Mckeough, Pamela M 09 Aug 1999 14:07 EST
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. ====================================================================== Instructions on how to use the RESADM-L Mailing List, including subscription information and a web-searchable archive, are available via our web site at http://www.hrinet.org (click on "Listserv Lists") ======================================================================