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Contracts and Grants Officer 3
University of Miami. Draft, review, analyze, and negotiate terms and conditions for research contracts .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating research contracts while ensuring compliance with University and Federal agency requirements. Proven ability to mentor and train staff, manage sponsored research projects, and collaborate effectively with various University offices.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Contract NegotiationSponsored Research AdministrationRegulatory ComplianceAnalytical SkillsMentorship and Training
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Hard Skills
Contract DraftingFinancial NegotiationLegal AnalysisClinical Trial AgreementsSubcontract AgreementsResearch AdministrationRegulatory MonitoringIndependent JudgmentAnalytical Contract SkillsCustomer Service
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationCollegialityEthicsAbility to Work Under Deadlines
Certifications & Qualifications
Certified Research Administrator (CRA)
Industry Keywords
NIHDODNSFNASADOEUniform GuidanceExport Control RegulationsFederal Acquisition RegulationsCorporate Funded ResearchOutbound Subaward Agreements
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Draft, review, analyze, and negotiate terms and conditions for research contracts
- Negotiate financial, legal, and contractual terms for corporate/industry funded Clinical Research and Clinical Trial Agreements
- Provide institutional-level sponsored research administration services to academic departments and research units across University campuses
- Provide guidance, support, and advice to faculty and staff on sponsored research administration issues
- Draft outbound subcontract agreements and negotiate their terms
- Mentor and train Contracts and Grants Officers and academic departmental staff
- Collaborate with IRB, Risk Management, Technology Transfer, Export Control, General Counsel, and other University offices
- Ensure sponsored research projects are managed efficiently and effectively
- Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets
- Monitor regulatory changes relevant to the contracts portfolio
- Assist ORA leadership with training, mentorship, oversight, and management of Contracts and Grants Officers
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
- Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in contracting
- Knowledge of University and Federal agency requirements including NIH, DOD, NSF, NASA, and DOE
- Knowledge of Uniform Guidance, Export Control Regulations, and Federal Acquisition Regulations
- Strong analytical contract and negotiation skills
- Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated professional experience and judgment serving faculty and sponsors while protecting University interests
- Ability to work well under deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, customer service, collegiality, or ethics
- Certified Research Administrator (CRA) credential preferred but not required
- Advanced degree preferred
- Experience with sponsored research, corporate/industry funded Clinical Research and Clinical Trial Agreements, unfunded research, and outbound subaward agreements preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Equal Opportunity Employer protections against discrimination under Federal law