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Job Title GRANTS & CONTRACTS SPECIALIST
Posting Number 050218019159

Basic Information
Date available Immediately
Position open to all applicants
Monthly salary $ 3666.67 - $ 4000.00 negotiable depending on qualifications.
Hours per week 40.00 Standard from 800AM to 500PM
Location Austin (main campus)
Hiring department OFC SPONSORED PROJECTS
General Notes Occasional weekend, evening and holiday work. Occasional
overtime.

Additional Information
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business, legal studies, public administration or
related field. Three years of experience in the negotiation of research
contracts with for profit firms. Demonstrated knowledge in developing
research project budgets. Extensive experience with the use of MS Word and
MS Excel software.

Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be
substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications
Graduate or professional degree, or certification with an emphasis in
contract/subcontract negotiation. Five years experience working in a
university research administration environment. Five years of experience in
the negotiation of sponsored research agreements with commercial entities.
Knowledge of University intellectual property policy. Knowledge of federal
contract regulations. Ability to work independently. Individual who pays
attention to detail, is accustomed to a fast paced environment with many
deadlines, and who provides excellent customer service to a diverse
community.

Purpose of This Position
Negotiate terms and conditions of awards with emphasis on awards from
commercial/for profit entities; assist researchers with contractual matters
related to sponsored activity proposals.

Essential Functions
Review and negotiate sponsored project contracts primarily with commercial
firms; make recommendations on intellectual property terms, publication
terms and other issues of interest. Review contracts for various compliance
risks. Interpret university and sponsor policies and procedures; apply
university, state and federal rules, regulations and laws as they relate to
sponsored research contracts. Meet with sponsor representatives to discuss
and finalize award terms and conditions; meet with faculty to discuss
proposal details and award terms. Review proposals, budgets and awards for
special programs sponsored by the Welch Foundation, the Texas Higher
Education Coordinating Board and other sponsors.

Marginal/incidental Functions Other related functions as assigned.

Working Conditions
Exposure to standard office conditions. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a
workstation.
Works with overlapping projects with multiple deadlines. Occasional weekend,
evening and holiday work. Occasional overtime.

Security sensitive; conviction verification conducted on applicant selected.

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas,
subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135
days in length.

Rochelle R. Athey
Associate Director, Sponsored Projects
PO Box 7726
Austin, TX 78713-7726
512-471-6448
512-471-6564 fax

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