Contracts Associate (Research Administration & Sponsored Programs)
Core
Manage a portfolio of grant and contract activities, including drafting, negotiating, and executing domestic and foreign agreements to support university research, educational, and training missions.
Role type
Contracts Associate (Research Administration)
Builds
Sponsored research agreements, service agreements, material transfer agreements, non-disclosure agreements, data use agreements, memoranda of understanding, collaboration agreements, and educational program agreements.
Domain
Higher Education / Research Administration
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Contract negotiation, Grant database management, Grant regulations, Proposal and agreement review, Regulatory compliance, Research administration knowledge, Research administration systems, Analytical skills, Interpersonal skills
Preferred skills
Master's, PhD or JD in related field, Experience drafting and negotiating documents in sponsored project environments, Understanding of research compliance regulations, Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations, Experience with contract management systems
Responsibilities
Negotiate and draft sponsored agreements for assigned departments, Serve as liaison to funding agencies for pre-award and post-award matters, Provide advice and counsel to faculty and staff during proposal development, Review proposals for completeness and compliance, Ensure all approvals are obtained and sign award documents, Act as office liaison with legal, compliance, and budget offices
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC