Senior Contract Administrator, Sponsored Programs
- Employer
- University of North Texas
- Location
- Fort Worth
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- Academic Affairs, Sponsored Programs, Grants & Contracts, Institutional & Business Affairs, Community & Government Relations
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Welcome to the University of North Texas System, or UNT World as we like to call ourselves. UNT World includes the University of North Texas in Denton, the University of North Texas at Dallas and the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region and we are committed to transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We are growing with the DFW region, enrolling a record 47,000+ students across our system and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
Posting Title:Senior Contract Administrator, Sponsored Programs
Department:HSC-Office of Sponsored Programs-390030
Job Location:Fort Worth
Full Time/Part Time:Full-Time
Salary Information:Commensurate with Experience
Department Summary:The Office of Sponsored Programs, a division of the HSC Research Office, provides pre-award, post-award, and accounting services for the support of faculty and other investigators while promoting compliance with federal and state agencies, private sponsor agreements, and HSC research policies.
Position Overview:The Senior Contract Administrator supports faculty and staff in development, coordination, and administration of federal, state, and private contracts for sponsored project activities; serves as institutional business liaison to sponsoring agencies; facilitates compliance related to contracts under the position’s purview; reviews and negotiates terms and conditions of contracts with sponsors; drafts and negotiates sub-agreements as necessary; develops training and presents to campus research community; provides guidance to department and college support staff and faculty members.
Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; and five (5) years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Up to date knowledge of applicable law, and federal and state grant guidelines, including but not limited to FARS, DFARS, 2 CFR 200, and Uniform Grant Management Standards; Clearly and candidly expresses self in a professional manner; Actively listens and seeks input to ensure understanding. Adapts communication to be appropriate to other’s level of understanding. Is able to actively and skillfully conceptualize, analyze, and evaluate information to reach a conclusion and make a decision.
Work Schedule:Monday to Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Driving University Vehicle:No
Security Sensitive:This is a security sensitive position.
EEO Statement:The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Classification Title:Sr Contract Admin, Spnsrd Prog
Physical Requirements:Lifting up to 10 pounds, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Walking, Writing, Grasp
o:Drafts and negotiates legal and business terms for Research Related Agreements including but not limited to Industry Sponsored Project Contracts, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs), Testing Contracts, Research Contracts, Investigator Initiated Clinical Trial Contracts, Teaming or Collaboration Contracts, Intergovernmental Personnel Act Agreements, Federal Contracts, State Contracts, Sub-awards.
o:Develops and presents training to the campus research community related to contracts.
o:Interacts directly with external sponsors, including industry contacts, federal sponsors, state sponsors, and private non-profits for the purpose of negotiations.
o:Monitors work flow turnaround time and time sensitive contracts, subcontracts, and other agreements. Handles each agreement timely, with consistent follow-up and updates to internal customers.
o:Maintains up to date knowledge of applicable law and federal, state, institutional, and sponsor guidelines, including but not limited to FARS, DFARS, 2 CFR 200, and Uniform Grant Management Standards.
o:Provides expertise and advice to faculty and external department staff in contract and subcontract administration through FARS, DFARS, OMB circulars, federal, state, institutional, and sponsor guidelines.
o:Works with pre and post award teams on process improvement; assists with policy and procedure development.
o:Maintains accurate and complete electronic records and ensures the integrity of data stored in the contract database.
Posting Number:S1745P
Quicklink for Posting:Organization
Working at University of North Texas
Since 1890, the University of North Texas has been a catalyst for transformation for its students and the North Texas region. As the nation’s 26th largest public university, UNT is dedicated to providing an excellent educational experience to its 36,000 students while fueling the intellectual, economic and cultural progress of one of the largest, most dynamic regions in the United States.
A student-focused public research university, UNT graduates more than 8,500 students each year from its 12 colleges and schools and offers 97 bachelor’s, 82 master’s and 35 doctoral degree programs, many nationally and internationally recognized. As UNT’s strengths in science, engineering and technology grow, the university continues to nurture its core areas of distinction in music, education, social sciences, business, the arts and humanities. Leading Texas public universities in the number of Goldwater Scholars and designated a “Best in the West” university by The Princeton Review, UNT is known for its academic excellence.
By providing access, welcoming diversity and strengthening collaborations with our many educational, business and community partners, as well as building new partnerships across the globe, UNT's faculty and staff work each day to prepare students for the challenges they will meet in our changing world.
Fostering global understanding and promoting cultural appreciation are central to preparing tomorrow's successful global leaders. Our strategic international partnerships seek to improve quality of life, facilitate the exchange of ideas and culture, and allow for important research addressing global issues. UNT's campus benefits from a rich diversity of about 2,500 international students representing 140 countries.
UNT faculty produce groundbreaking research in a wide range of disciplines spanning the sciences, mathematics, engineering and technology while also making nationally recognized contributions in the arts and humanities. The College of Music is one of the nation’s best music colleges with an internationally respected jazz program. UNT has the oldest program in emergency administration and planning and a unique program in applied philosophy and environmental ethics.
UNT also is home to many national centers and institutes, including the Net-Centric Software and Systems Center — a National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Center; the Center for Electronic Materials Processing and Integration; the Institute of Applied Science; the Center for Advanced Scientific Computing and Modeling; and the Center for the Study of Interdisciplinarity.
UNT has developed many state-of-the-art research facilities, such as the federally funded Center for Advanced Research and Technology, one of the nation’s most extensive facilities for powerful materials characterization and analysis; a high-performance computational facility; and a clean room/nanofabrication research facility (under construction). UNT’s research extends outside the academy as well, with field stations as close as a neighboring lake and as far away as southern Chile.
In addition, UNT is developing Discovery Park, a research park with technology incubator facilities on a 300-acre property near the main campus. The university also has developed a Design Research Center in the heart of the Dallas design district.
As the largest and most comprehensive university in the North Texas region, UNT is growing as a national leader in education, research and scholarship, student support and community engagement — the pillars of a great public research university. UNT’s ultimate mission is to give a green light to greatness by helping its students, region, state and nation excel.
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