Contract Manager, Research Administration
Core
Lead the Research & Sponsored Contracts unit, managing research and intellectual property agreements for faculty and external sponsors while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Role type
Senior IC contract manager (research administration)
Builds
Research and sponsored project agreements, intellectual property contracts, and subcontracts
Domain
Higher education research administration
Required skills
regulatory interpretation, contract negotiation, team leadership, policy development, risk assessment, stakeholder management, data analysis, compliance monitoring, process improvement, strategic planning
Preferred skills
knowledge of federal acquisition regulations, experience with IP commercialization, ability to draft legal templates
Technologies
contract management systems, reporting tools (via careerplan.io/jobs/JR109961-contract-manager-research-administration-at-mines)
Responsibilities
Provide leadership to a team of 4-8 employees including hiring and performance management; review, draft, and negotiate research and IP agreements; manage subcontracts and coordinate amendments; interpret federal and state regulations; develop training materials and policies; resolve complex administrative or legal issues.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC with team leadership
