We have a position available for a Contract Negotiations Officer at Columbia University!
See
https://opportunities.columbia.edu/en-us/job/508728/officercontract-negotiations for the full job description and
to apply online. Referrals welcome.
Position Summary
Reporting directly to the Manager of Contract Negotiations, Morningside of
Sponsored Projects Administration (SPA), the Contract Negotiations Officer will primarily be responsible for the review and negotiation of research collaboration and funding agreements,
as assigned. The Contract Negotiations Officer will also be responsible for review of other contracts and documents relating to sponsored research.
Here are just a few of the responsibilities:
- Draft, review and negotiate agreements for sponsored research funding such as awards from federal and state agencies, foundations, industry partners, and other academic institutions,
as well as collaboration agreements with external research partners.
- Draft, review and negotiate unfunded sponsored research agreements, including confidentiality agreements, amendments, data use agreements, materials transfer agreements, and other
related documents.
- Collaborate with SPA Projects Officers and department administrators and personnel as appropriate to ensure contract negotiations proceed in accordance with institutional needs.
- Ensure timely review and negotiation of research related agreements.
- Track and disseminate contract negotiation status updates to staff and internal partners.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree plus four to six years of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Paralegal or law degree preferred.
------------------------------------------------------------------
Stephanie F. Scott, MS, CRA
Director of Policy and Research Development
Main Campus: (212) 854-0606
Cell Phone: (646) 248-8573
Email: xxxxxx@columbia.edu; or
Website: https://spa.columbia.edu/
Twitter: @steph_f_scott