Contracts Specialist
University of Nebraska Medical Center - omaha, NE
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Requisition Details GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION EEO Statement: UNMC is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Location Omaha, NE Requisition Number: Staff_13409 Department Sponsored Programs Administration Business Unit Vice Chancellor for Research Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM or as needed Remote/Telecommuting Full remote (100% remote/telecommuting opportunity Position Summary This position exists to protect University researchers and clinicians interested in working with federal, foundation, public, and industry partners to further research, both clinical and non-clinical. As a Contracts Specialist this person interacts with faculty and outside entities such as federal agencies, foundations, state agencies, and private companies and CROs to analyze contract terms, provide risk assessment for the University and promote conformity in contractual agreements relating to University of Nebraska Medical Center research. Within Sponsored Programs Administration, this person is primarily responsible for drafting and negotiating sponsored research agreements, federal contracts (both FAR-based and non-FAR-based), clinical trials agreements, confidentiality agreements, and data use agreements, as well as monitoring the terms of the agreements, maintaining regular contact with legal and IRB/IACUC for compliance issues and ensuring University compliance in contracts and agreements. Position Details Additional Information Posting Category Operations Working Title Contracts Specialist Job Title Admin Bus Op Specialist Salary Grade AB23S Appointment Type B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY Salary Range $66,100 - $99,200/annual Job Requisition Begin Date 09/24/2024 Application Review Date 10/01/2024 Review Date Information: Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered. Required and Preferred Qualifications Required Education: Bachelor's degree If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major) (Will consider additional related post high school education in lieu of required experience) Required Experience 3 years If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience: Relevant contract negotiation experience in a medical research environment (Will consider additional related post high school education in lieu of required experience) Required License No If yes, what is the required licensure/certification? NA Required Computer Applications: Not Applicable Required Other Computer Applications: Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 1. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with demonstrated outstanding organizational skills. 2. Demonstrated superior customer service orientation. 3. Extensive knowledge of contract methods and procedures. 4. Ability to work well under deadline pressures without sacrificing accuracy or customer service. 5. Ability to handle a complex portfolio of work in an intensive multi-tasking environment. 6. Well-developed organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills. 7. Ability to work well as part of a team. Preferred Education: Master's degree If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type: JD or Master's degree in a related field is preferred; experience in the negotiation and management of a variety of types of agreements, with particular interest in sponsored research agreements, federal contracts (both FAR-based and non-FAR-based),clinical trials agreements, confidentiality agreements, and data use agreements; knowledge of University financial and administrative policies and procedures relating to the management of contracts; experience and/or training in negotiating skills and techniques. Background in science is preferred. Preferred Experience: NA Preferred License: Yes If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?: Certified Research Administrator (CRA), Certified Pre-Award Research Administrator (CPRA) Preferred Computer Applications: Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook Preferred Other Computer Applications: Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Thorough working knowledge of PC-based tools including Microsoft Office Suite, data base administration and other related software. Email to a Friend
Created: 2024-09-29