Research Contracts Program Manager

UNIVERSITY of  NOTRE DAME

                                         

Notre Dame Research (NDR) does amazing things!  Researchers at the University of Notre Dame advance human understanding in order to do good in the world.  Notre Dame Research Administration (NDRA) is integral to this mission.  If you find passion in making a difference in a research environment and satisfaction in meeting customer needs, we want you to join our team.

We are recruiting an energetic professional to work as a Research Contracts, Program Manager (RCPM) within NDRA.  This position is perfect for someone looking to build and manage a diverse portfolio of research contracting experiences.  The RCPM works within NDRA, as a central office, and is responsible for a diverse spectrum of disciplines and sponsors, including federal, foundations, and industry.  Within the Notre Dame research enterprise, the RCPM role covers a broad range of scientific and technical responsibilities, and provides exposure to researchers from many disciplines and colleges, as well as to a variety of groups across campus.

We want talented Research Contracts professionals like you to join us in continuing our endeavor in doing good in the world.  With Notre Dame’s unique mission, growing research program, and commitment to our research professionals, we believe there is no better place for you to choose to share your talents than with our University.  We hope you join us! 

The ability to work both independently and within a team, along with a strong connection to the work, are critical for success in the RCPM role.  NDR further supports building your professional capabilities through internal and external training, as well as participation in professional organizations.  For the eighth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received distinction as one of the top higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education's annual "Great Colleges to Work For" survey...and we are proud of it!

NDRA’s RCPM team manages the receipt, review, approval, and establishment of all sponsored program awards within Notre Dame’s portfolio, currently over $138M annually.  RCPM work activities include:

·         Proficiently review, negotiate, and accept agreements related to research (collaborative research agreements, MOUs, material transfer agreements, non-disclosure agreements, etc.)

·         Establish and negotiate sub-awards with sub-recipients of all types, and research consulting agreements.

·         Proficiently draft and execute customized contracts for non-standard situations, such as Industry Master Sponsored Research Agreements (MSRA) and Industrial Testing Agreements.

·         Support University compliance requirements such as IRB, export control, sub-recipient monitoring, FFATA, and technical and intellectual property reporting requirements.

·         Maintain information and documentation in our electronic research administration systems, and interface with Grants Program Management (GPM) staff for financial and programmatic award management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

·         US Citizenship required

·         Bachelor's degree required in business, policy, law or related area.  Will consider equivalent combination of education and experience

·         Experience with the review, acceptance, negotiation of grants and contracts for sponsored program funding. 

·         Experience with eRA systems, sponsor systems, university legal and contractual requirements, and policy. 

·         Excellent communication, organizational, and negotiation skills.

·         Certified Research Administrator certification preferred but not required.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please apply online at http://ND.jobs to Job #S18279 (http://jobs.nd.edu/postings/12018). Applications will be accepted until July 9^th 2018. For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit http://hr.nd.edu/why-nd. The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.

The University of Notre Dame is committed to diversity in its staff, faculty, and student body. As such, we strongly encourage applications from members of minority groups, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others who will enhance our community. The University of Notre Dame, an international Catholic research university, is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.