FIU’s Office of Research and Economic Development is expanding and we are looking for a talented and dedicated contract administrator with experience reviewing and negotiating contracts and agreements, with particular emphasis on Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Office of Management and Budget regulations, amongst other requirements as specified below.

This position is eligible to participate in FIU’s alternate work site policy, which includes remote and hybrid options.

Please see below for relevant details and if interested visit our website at careers.fiu.edu and reference job opening ID # 525033 to apply.

Thanks,

Robert

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Roberto M. Gutierrez, M.S.

Assistant Vice President for Research

Florida International University

Office of Research and Economic Development

11200 SW 8th St. (MARC - 430)

Miami, FL 33199

Tel. (305) 348-8312

Office (305) 348-2494

Fax. (305) 348-4117

e-mail: xxxxxx@fiu.edu

About FIU

Florida International University is Miami’s public research university, focused on student success. According to U.S. News and World Report, FIU has 42 top-50 rankings in the nation among public universities. FIU is a top U.S. research university (R1), with more than $200 million in annual expenditures. FIU ranks 15th in the nation among public universities for patent production, which drives innovation, and is one of the institutions that helps make Florida the top state for higher education. The Next Horizon fundraising campaign is furthering FIU’s commitment to providing students Worlds Ahead opportunities. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers, and supports artistic and cultural engagement through its three museums: Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, the Wolfsonian-FIU, and the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU. FIU is a member of Conference USA, with more than 400 student-athletes participating in 18 sports. The university has awarded more than 330,000 degrees to many leaders in South Florida and beyond. For more information about FIU, visit www.fiu.edu.

About the Position

Provides assistance with material transfer agreement, non-disclosure agreement, teaming agreements, memorandum of understanding, award agreements, memorandum of understanding, award agreements, subawards, agreements that includes consulting, equipment loan/use, collaboration, data use, research recharge center and intellectual property option, licensing and inter-institutional agreements.

Assists with drafting and review of Agreements, amendments and other documents and interface with the Office of Research & Economic Development (ORED) staff, faculty and other parties as needed.
Escalates non-standard contract terms, as needed, in accordance with approved escalation procedures.
Ensures final contract documents are consistent with agreements reached at negotiations.
Prepares and updates training materials and provide training, as needed, regarding the contracting process in ORED, including the ORED Research Administrators Certificate Course online and new compliance processes.
Interacts with the Office of the General Counsel, the Office of Technology and Commercialization, Academic Units, other Universities areas and external parties.
Assists in drafting, review and updating the form agreement templates and other forms/documents, as assigned.
Provides support to assure compliance with conflict-of-interest policies and procedures.
Provide creative suggested solutions to complex agreement issues.
Maintain ability to work independently, efficiently, and accurately, and follow through on assignments with minimal direction.
Provides supports to Pre-Award reviewing and ensuring compliance with the Conflict of Interest submissions via the system.
Trains and provide guidance to ORED staff on processing of contracts and conflict of interest matters.
Reviews applicable statutes, articles, codes, and federal regulations to assist in the preparation of documents for ORED leadership review; requests interpretation of the Office of the General Counsel as necessary.
Handles special projects as necessary.
Perform various administrative functions, including filing, data entry, scanning, printing, creating binders, and document collection.
Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's and six (6) years of related experience.

Departmental Requirements:

· Bachelor's and six (6) years of related experience.

Desired Qualifications:

Knowledge of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Office of Management and Budget Regulation, Including 2 CFR 200, Uniform Guidance.
Effective communication skills.

Job Category:

· Administrative

Advertised Salary:

· $65,000 - $75,000

Work Schedule:

Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM

Pre-employment:

· Criminal Background Check

Other Information:

· Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

· Eligible to participate in FIU’s alternate work site policy

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For further information or to apply online visit our website at careers.fiu.edu and reference job opening ID # 525033