ORA Contracts and Grants Officer 3, Full Time

This position is with the Office of the Vice Provost for Research & Scholarship, Office of Research Administration (ORA) at the University of Miami.

About the role

The ORA Contracts and Grants Officer 3 works independently to negotiate research contracts in adherence to sponsoring agency requirements and University of Miami policies. The role provides institutional-level sponsored research administration services to a portfolio of academic departments and research units across all University campuses.

Responsibilities

• Drafts, reviews, analyzes, and negotiates terms and conditions consistent with University guidelines for various types of research contracts on behalf of the University.
• Provides guidance, support, and advice to faculty and staff regarding sponsored research administration issues, interpreting a broad range of internal and external policies, government regulations, and terms and conditions.
• Drafts outbound subcontract agreements and negotiates the terms within.
• Collaborates with other University units such as IRB (Human Subject Research Office), Risk Management, Technology Transfer, Export Control, General Counsel, and other relevant offices to ensure that sponsored research projects are managed efficiently and effectively.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
• Remains abreast of regulatory changes relevant to contracts portfolio.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in contracting.
• Sponsored research, unfunded research (CDAs, MTAs, DTUAs, unfunded collaborations, etc.), and outbound subaward agreement experience preferred.
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education and/or experience may be considered.

Skills

• Knowledge of University and Federal agency requirements including NIH, DOD, NSF, NASA, and DOE, Uniform Guidance, Export Control Regulations, and Federal Acquisition Regulations.
• Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an eagerness to help others.
• Demonstrated professional experience and judgment to effectively serve faculty and sponsors while protecting, representing, and advancing the University's best interests.
• Ability to work well under deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, customer service, collegiality, or ethics.
• Strong analytical contract and negotiation skills.

Certified Research Administrator (CRA) credential preferred but not required.

Job Status

Full time, staff position.