Temporary Contract Specialist

Overview

Sponsored Projects Administration

Temporary Contract Specialist

Ball State University

Sponsored Projects Administration (SPA) seeks a Temporary Contract Specialist, who will assist in the management and review of assigned agreements/contracts, including but not limited to: sponsored research, non-disclosure, material transfer, internships, memos of understanding (MOU), data use, and equipment transfer. Can be/is able to be done remotely.

Minimum qualifications: Associate’s degree in legal studies or related area or equivalent. Over one through three years of experience contract review and/or negotiation, paralegal or equivalent experience, and/or subcontracting. Personal computer and related software skills (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet, database, adobe, Internet, Windows OS, etc.). Excellent verbal and written communication, planning, problem-solving, organizational, project management, and customer service skills.

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Preferred Experience: Bachelor’s Degree. Additional years of experience reviewing and negotiating contractual terms. Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and/or Federal Demonstration Partnership (FDP) templates. Experience with negotiating Intellectual Property (IP), insurance, and indemnification terms. Ability to analyze, interpret and implement University policies and procedures.

Apply online at: https://bsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/23889. Resume and cover letter are required with application. Review of applications will begin immediately and will be accepted through March 22, 2021.

Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.