Contracts Manager (Senior Administrative Program Support)
- Employer
- University of Connecticut
- Location
- Storrs Campus
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- Administrative Jobs
- Academic Affairs, Sponsored Programs, Grants & Contracts, Institutional & Business Affairs, Clerical & Administrative Support, Technology, Analysts & Programming
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Search #: 495048
Work type: Full-time
Location: Storrs Campus
Categories: Administrative Services
JOB SUMMARY
The Office of the Vice President for Research, Sponsored Program Services, invites applications for a Contracts Manager (Senior Administrative Program Support) to provide advanced-level negotiation and drafting of complex sponsored research agreements, contracts, subawards, and related instruments.
The Contracts Manager will participate in the provision of unit services in an effort to maintain efficiency, with an emphasis on expediting and provision of negotiation and drafting of complex agreements, sensitive, and sponsored research contracts. The Contracts Manager will interact with constituents utilizing excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills, be collegial and respond in a professional and timely manner, serving as an resource to departmental research administrators, faculty, and others in such areas as interpreting policies, regulations and statutes, analyzing needs and resolving complex, rare, and unusual problems related to research contracts as they arise.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced knowledge of legal and contract matters in a research setting, federal, state and private industry management rules and regulations governing sponsored programs, including Uniform Guidance and the Federal Acquisition Regulations.
- Experience working in research contracting.
- Experience in matters involving Export Control and Intellectual Property language.
- Experience with material transfer agreements, non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements, service agreements and research agreements.
APPOINTMENT TERMS
This is a 35-hour per week, full-time, twelve-month, permanent position, with an excellent benefits package including medical and retirement, as well as employee and tuition waivers at the University of Connecticut (outlined here: https://hr.uconn.edu/benefits-summaries/).
TO APPLY
Applicants must apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Positions, Search #495048 to upload a cover letter demonstrating how the qualifications and requirements of the position are met, detailed resume, and contact information for three (3) professional references.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Employment of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on March 18, 2021.
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics, which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.
The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.
Advertised: Feb 16 2021 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Mar 18 2021 Eastern Daylight Time
Organization
Working at UCONN
The University of Connecticut is a national leader among public research universities, with more than 30,000 students seeking answers to critical questions in classrooms, labs, and the community. A culture of innovation drives this pursuit of knowledge throughout the University’s network of campuses. Connecticut’s commitment to higher education helps UConn attract students who thrive in the most competitive environments, as well as globally renowned faculty members. Our school pride is fueled by a history of success that has made us a standout in Division I athletics. UConn fosters a diverse and vibrant culture that meets the needs and seizes the opportunities of a dynamic global society.
- Website
- http://uconn.edu/
- Telephone
- 860-486-3034
- Location
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9 Walters Avenue
Storrs
Connecticut
06269
US
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