Contract Coordinator
– University of Tennessee Division of Research Administration
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Fully remote, hybrid, or in-person work options available
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Salary will be based on experience and qualifications. Pay grade TBD.
Description:
The Division of Research Administration (DRA), the central sponsored programs office for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, seeks a full-time Contract Coordinator who will be primarily
responsible for reviewing and negotiating contracts and grants from federal, state, and local government, non-profit, and foundation sponsors. Responsibilities include reading and analyzing research grants and contracts; conducting contract negotiations;
recognizing unacceptable contract language and recommending acceptable contractual clauses; solving complex issues; reviewing non-financial post-award requests, recording actions in a relational database; and maintaining up-to-date electronic files. The Contract
Coordinator may also negotiate CDAs, MTAs, industry contracts, and foreign contracts.
The Contract Coordinator will assist and advise faculty, researchers, and staff with award administration and may prepare and lead trainings on a variety of topics related to sponsored programs.
The Contract Coordinator is required to keep abreast of new developments in University policies and procedures, as well as federal and state regulations. The Contract Coordinator will work with sponsored projects accountants on rebudgets and other account
information. The Contract Coordinator will serve on university search and screen committees.
DRA is committed to the professional development of its team and supports and encourages attendance to NCURA, SRA, and other member organizations pertinent to the research administration field.
In addition, DRA has an approved Career Path which offers opportunity for promotion within the office.
Compensation will be based on qualifications and years of experience.
Minimum Required Education and Experience: