Senior Contract Officer, Office of Sponsored Projects
Core
Managing the research agreement portfolio for externally funded projects, ensuring compliance with university policies and federal/state regulations.
Role type
Senior Contract Officer (Research Agreements)
Builds
Research contracts, subaward agreements, and non-financial research agreements for university faculty and staff.
Domain
Higher Education / Research Administration
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Contract negotiation, contract drafting, compliance risk evaluation, federal and state regulatory knowledge, portfolio management, MS Word/Excel proficiency
Preferred skills
Graduate degree in business/public administration/law, research budget development, Huron Research Suite experience
Technologies
UT Research Management Suite (UTRMS), E-Share Repository, Huron Research Suite
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate sponsored research and subaward agreements; evaluate and mitigate financial/compliance risks in contracts; provide expert advice on contract regulations and university policies; manage assigned agreement portfolios and maintain documentation in UTRMS; supervise and train staff on contract terms.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC