Contract Negotiator

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the

Apply for this Job

link/button.If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the

Bookmark

link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the

Print Preview

link.Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication’s 2023 list. Rutgers’ commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Contract Negotiator for the Office for Research. The Office for Research’s mission is to support the research, scholarship, and creative endeavors of all Rutgers faculty. The Office accomplishes its mission by convening with academic and research leaders, providing integrated, user-focused resources, services, and tools, and partnering with faculty.Among the key duties of this position are the following:Supports Rutgers’ sponsored program and research contracting efforts; including but not limited to reviewing, interpreting, analyzing, drafting and negotiating research, clinical trial, service, material transfer, nondisclosure/confidentiality, collaborative, subcontracts, and other sponsored program and research-related contracts.Supports the research community with expert contract management services to grow the University’s research enterprise and establish and strengthen strategic alliances with its sponsors.Administration and management of sponsored program and research-related contracts.Develops negotiation strategy for each contract engagement.Negotiates contracts with external parties and drafts contracts in compliance with Rutgers policies, values, operations, and applicable laws and regulations.Prepares final contracts for execution by the Institution’s Authorized Official.Maintains and preserves Rutgers stakeholder relations with timely follow-up and professionalism.Identifies, evaluates, and resolves sponsor/faculty/departmental concerns related to contracts and contract lifecycle management.Maintains accurate and complete contract negotiation files/history, significant telephone conversation summaries, and contract files.Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent.At least five (5) years contract management experience in industry or academia.Preferred Qualifications

Paralegal certificate or degree, Juris Doctor.Knowledge of contract law and contract construction principles, contract drafting, and contract negotiation skills.Experience with Huron Click/Commerce software for all contracts, DocuSign, Adobe, Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, etc.).Physical Demands and Work Environment

Office environment.Special Conditions

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law.Supplemental Questions

* Do you have a Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience?

YesNo

* Do you have at least five (5) years contract management experience in industry or academia?

YesNo

Required Documents

Resume/CVCover Letter/Letter of ApplicationOptional Documents

List of Professional References (contact Info)

#J-18808-Ljbffr