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Salary $35,100 - $56,784 a year job type full-time
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Contracts officer (remote or hybrid available)
Office of sponsored programs - pennsylvania-pittsburgh - (21007243) the contracts officer on the clinical and corporate contracts team is responsible for reviewing and negotiating a wide variety of research contracts, for both non-financial arrangements and externally-sponsored researchAward documents will include material transfer agreements, confidentiality agreements, data use agreements, collaboration agreements, corporate/sponsored research agreements, clinical trial agreements, subcontracts, and other forms of agreement, where requiredThe incumbent must successfully manage a complex portfolio with little oversight, keeping all tasks timelyMust have the ability to work both independently and as an effective team member to accomplish office and university goalsThis position must work collaboratively within the office of research as well as with other central university offices, other academic institutions, and sponsorsCandidate should have demonstrated facilitation and communication skills and ability to work with individuals of all levels to develop and accomplish shared goalsNegotiation skills to balance sponsor and university needs while assuring compliance with applicable policies and regulations are essentialApplicant must be able to promptly review and analyze complex contracts and other agreements in compliance with sponsor and/or internal deadlines, must be able to offer new and innovative solutions when required, and must effectively negotiate acceptable terms and conditions in a timely mannerMust be detail-oriented in high-volume, fast-paced environment, and possess working knowledge of microsoft office suitePosition requires strong interpersonal skills, exercise of appropriate tact and discretion, as well as ability to prioritize multiple tasksRoutine tasks include daily review and negotiation of complex contracts; multiple conferrals with constituents, researchers and sponsors; and variety of written and electronic correspondencePosition provides other assistance, including coverage for team and training as delegatedIndividual must have must have 1-3 years relevant experience in either (i) negotiating contracts or (ii) grants management in educational environmentPreference to those candidates with 2+ years relevant experience in sponsored research or university settingB.a./b.sDegree required; paralegal certificate from aba-approved program or master`s degree desiredA working knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations in areas relevant to academic research, including but not limited to animal and human subject research, intellectual property, indemnification, warranties, and export controlsStrong written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skillsKnowledge of microsoft office suite requiredMust have 1-3 years relevant experience in either (i) negotiating contracts or (ii) grants management in educational environmentPreference to those candidates with 2+ years relevant experience in sponsored research or university settingPrior university experience is preferredMust be detail-oriented and possess strong writing skills as evidenced by ability to appropriately draft and edit research contract languageThe university of pittsburgh is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversityEoe, including disability/vets department details the office of sponsored programs (osp), a central office reporting to the senior vice chancellor for research, is charged with assisting faculty, staff, and students in their efforts to promote and secure sponsored research fundingThe osp reviews, negotiates, endorses, and provides administrative oversight related to proposals and awards in accordance with all applicable laws, policies and regulationsThe vice chancellor for sponsored programs and research operations of the office of sponsored programs serves as the designated university officer empowered for all sponsored research activitiesAssignment category full-time regular job classification staff.administrator.iii campus pittsburgh minimum education level required baccalaureate minimum experience level required 1-2 years experience work schedule monday - friday, 8:30 a.m- 5:00 p.mHiring range $35,100.00 - $56,784.00 relocation offered no visa sponsorship provided no background check for position finalists, employment with the university will require successful completion of a background check child protection clearances not applicable required documents resume, cover letter optional documents not applicable
