Agreements Specialist – Associate

Margie and Bill Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design at UTSA

. Provides assistance in the negotiation and execution of sponsored research agreements, clinical study agreements, outgoing sub-awards, and other agreements .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeSan Antonio • Texas • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in agreement negotiation and clinical research administration, ensuring compliance with institutional policies while effectively collaborating with faculty and staff. Maintains confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions and contract management processes.

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Agreement NegotiationClinical Research AdministrationContract ExecutionCompliance ReviewCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Agreement NegotiationContract ExecutionCompliance ReviewClinical Research AdministrationSponsored Programs Management

Soft Skills

Professional CommunicationSelf-MotivationAdaptabilityConfidentiality Maintenance

Industry Keywords

Sponsored Research AgreementsClinical Study AgreementsOutgoing Sub-AwardsContract ManagementInstitutional Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides assistance in the negotiation and execution of sponsored research agreements, clinical study agreements, outgoing sub-awards, and other agreements
Responsible for incoming agreements from receipt in office through contract execution
Coordinates with faculty and staff to prepare agreements
Negotiates contract terms and financial issues with for-profit and other sectors
Reviews agreements for compliance with institutional policies and procedures
Negotiates, finalizes, and recommends clinical studies, confidential disclosures, testing, and laboratory study agreements for execution
Interacts with faculty and administrative staff during agreement development, negotiation, and finalization
Works with institutional departments to resolve contract issues and confirm contract arrangements
Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Working knowledge in agreement negotiations, clinical research administration/management and/or sponsored programs is preferred
Ability to communicate in a courteous, pleasant and professional manner
Self-motivated and directed
Ability to absorb new ideas and concepts quickly
Ability to maintain strict protocols of all confidential or sensitive information
No experience required

Benefits

Comp & perks

UT SELECT Medical insurance offered free for employees
Family medical coverage available through payroll deduction
Discounted copays and coinsurance through UT Health Physicians
$50,000 group term life insurance at no cost
$50,000 basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance at no cost
Additional employee and dependent life and AD&D coverage available at group rates
Three dental insurance plan options through Delta Dental
Two vision plan options through Superior Vision Services
Disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts for dependent care and healthcare expenses
Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
Voluntary retirement programs with five retirement plan providers
Front-loaded paid time off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days), based on years of service
Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours accrued per month
Paid Family Leave: up to 240 hours (6 weeks) after 6 months of consecutive employment
12 paid holidays annually
Discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership