Senior Associate Sponsored Research Analyst (Contracts)

Overview

This position is located in the Industry Contracting Group in the Office of Technology Transfer

• Provides assistance to faculty and staff in preparing proposals for contractual awards with complex terms and conditions.
• Reviews sponsored research contractual terms/conditions and seeks guidance from supervisors and/or General Counsel as needed.
• Negotiates and draft sponsored research agreements and subcontracts with funding agencies/sponsors. Interacts with funding agencies/sponsors, faculty and staff to resolve institutional, regulatory, and contract management issues.
• Prepares Notice of Award Acceptance documents, ensures accuracy of administrative and financial award information.
• Responds to sponsor/agency, faculty or staff requests for additional information and/or clarification.
• Ensures appropriate certifications are obtained by faculty and forwarded to sponsor/agency.
• Coordinates getting required approvals or certifications from the appropriate organizational committees such as the Institutional Review Board and the Institutional Animal Use and Care Committee.
• Ensures funding agencies receive required approval letters.
• Ensures all compliance and regulatory requirements have been met as required by law, institutional or agency/sponsor policies.
• Maintains required records.
• Handles non-financial post-award activities such as reviewing and drafting amendments, modifications and addendums.
• Assists in organizing educational seminars/workshops for faculty and staff.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in business management, applied science or a related field and three (3) years of related experience.
• Certified Research Administrator preferred.
• Strong communication (verbal and written), negotiation and customer service skills.
• Ability to synthesize and apply complex information.