The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is pleased to welcome L. Eric James as the new director of sponsored programs. James received a bachelor's degree from Ursinus College, a master's of science, health policy and public management from the University of Southern Maine, and a juris doctorate from the University of Maine School of Law.
James has been working in grants and sponsored programs since completing his education in public management in 1997. His last position was with the University of Southern Maine Muskie School of Public Service overseeing a research institute with an annual sponsored program of $21 million. He has an extensive background in subawards, leading a team through the transition to new financial management systems and is also well known in Maine for his skill as a mediator.
As director he hopes to review current policies and procedures and determine where the newly adopted Banner Financials will allow for revision and improvement resulting in more streamlined processes and administration. He also intends to focus on giving faculty the tools they need to do more research with a minimum of administrative intrusion.
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