Contract Review and Negotiation
- Facilitate incoming contracts/agreements and ensure they are processed in a timely manner.
- Review, process, and assist with negotiating terms and conditions with sponsors and the Office of Research and Partnerships.
- Maintain current working knowledge of federal regulations, academic contracting practices, and sponsor policies.
- Ensure agreements comply with university policies, sponsor requirements, and applicable regulations.
- Identify and mitigate contractual risks related to intellectual property, publication rights, confidentiality, data sharing, and research compliance.
- Demonstrate expertise in negotiating federal, academic, or business contracts in a research, academic medical or technical environment.
- Demonstrate the ability to think quickly and effectively during negotiations to achieve creative resolutions to contract issues.
Process Improvement and Program Development
- Evaluate contract administration workflows and recommend improvements.
- Develop standardized procedures and templates.
- Promote operational efficiencies and consistent contract management practices.
- Support strategic initiatives that strengthen the research administration infrastructure.
- Support adherence to institutional research administration standards and best practices.
Stakeholder Coordination and Liaison
- Serve as the primary point of contact between: Faculty investigators, Research staff, Sponsors and industry partners, University research administration offices
- Facilitate communication among stakeholders to ensure efficient contract execution.
- Provide guidance regarding institutional requirements and sponsor expectations.
Customer Service and Relationship Management
- Provide responsive and professional support to faculty, researchers, and administrative staff.
- Build collaborative relationships with internal and external partners.
- Manage competing priorities while maintaining high service standards and meeting deadlines.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Advanced knowledge of sponsored research regulations and compliance.
- Skills in financial management and analytical expertise.
- Leadership abilities in workflow/workload supervision and operational management.
- Problem-solving skills in strategic planning and risk mitigation.
- Communication abilities and relationship management skills.
- Skills in process improvement and internal control development.
- Abilities in risk assessment and regulatory interpretation knowledge.
