Contracting Specialist, Research Office

Major Responsibilities

• Confers with the Assistant Director of Research Regulatory Affairs on University research-related activities.
• Reviews, red-lines and negotiates standard research-related agreements such as Non-Disclosure Agreements, Data Use Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements, and standard template agreements including subawards and services agreements.
• Reviews and assists with modifying Confidentiality Agreements to ensure they are technically acceptable, accurately reflect the viewpoint of the University investigators, and are consistent with University practices and policies and federal regulations.
• Supports the Assistant Director of Research Regulatory Affairs to ensure continued compliance with evolving research-related federal requirements.
• Aids in the development or update of standard procedures and tracking systems.
• Assists the Assistant Director in providing guidance to faculty and Contract & Grants Analysts on research regulatory matters.
• Interacts, as necessary, with other Research Office units and faculty on research-related matters.
• Performs job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree and five years of demonstrated research-related experience that includes contractual review and negotiation.
• Paralegal and/or higher education experience in research administration preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and concurrently review multiple contracts and related agreements.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Demonstrated understanding of federal research regulations.
• Demonstrated sponsored programs knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and proactively.
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Demonstrated ability to standardize operating procedures to improve efficiency.