The University of Chicago
Contract Specialist
The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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Provost URA: Research Contracting
About the Department
University Research Administration has the responsibility to review and provide institutional endorsement for all proposals to federal and other external sponsors (excluding gifts), assuring compliance with University policies and sponsor terms and conditions. URA is the institutional authority for the negotiation and acceptance of financial support or other contractually-binding obligations in the form of a contract, grant, or agreement, including material transfer agreements and clinical trials.
Job Summary
The Contract Specialist position sits within the Grants and Contracts Team on the Research Contract Group at University Research Administration. The Research Contract Group plays a key role in a team-based approach to faculty-centric development and execution of sponsored research, collaboration, and related agreements. The group is organized into teams that support Clinical Trials, Industry Collaboration and Research Related Grants and Contracts. The position will be focus on specialized research-related agreements including but not limited to Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs), Confidential Disclosure Agreement (CDAs), and Data Use Agreements (DUA) and Collaboration Agreements.
The job uses best practices and knowledge of activities to support the functional areas of University Research Administration. Supports research, training, and other sponsored activities at the University, building upon knowledge of the University, processes, and customers. Requires knowledge and experience in own discipline; still acquiring higher-level knowledge and skills. Builds knowledge of the organization, processes and customers. Solves a range of straightforward problems. Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures. Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction.
The Contract Specialist is a mid-entry level position responsible for administering and negotiating various contract types as needed, for support of research, training, and other sponsored activities at The University of Chicago. The University contracts with various entities - federal; non-profit; for-profit; pharmaceutical companies and other non-federal biomedical sponsors; and governmental non-federal sources, including foreign entities.
Performs routine assignments in the mid-entry level of a Research Administrator to a progression of complex proposals and grants management portfolios. Develops competence by performing structured work assignments, following university guidelines. Uses existing procedures to solve routine or standard problems. Receives instruction, guidance and direction from others but it is expected that the Contract Specialist will have the ability to work with minimal supervision and interact with faculty and administrators from different institutions and outside entities to make independent and informed decisions.
Responsibilities
Drafts, negotiates, and comments upon routine research-related contracts, including confidentiality, data use and material transfer agreements.
Acts as part of the Contracts Team, to independently manage various agreement types from initiation to completion/execution in a timely, efficient, and thorough manner.
Communicates clearly and consistently with stakeholders during the negotiation process.
Works closely and collaboratively with University Leadership to support faculty and various University needs and priorities.
Has delegated authorization to sign agreements on behalf of the University under delegations authorized by the Associate Vice President for Research Administration.
Applies basic knowledge of contracting and related processes for all sponsored projects/portfolio assigned to th s position.
Demonstrated understanding of university research environment and policies.
The individual is a member of a Team and must contribute to the team effort, as needed. This might involve assisting colleagues to ensure timely campus service to departments, units, and sponsors, as needed and to perform backup duties during staff vacations or sick leaves.
Interacts with faculty and administrative staff at the University, as well as individuals at companies and other institutions regarding assigned agreement/contract types.
Ensures completeness and accuracy in contracting and coordinates any internal controls prior to the submission of documents to awarding agency.
Provides faculty and administrators with application preparation, analyzing possible solutions to problems that arise using standard procedures. Reviews, interprets, and negotiates contract and grant terms to determine compliance and/or conflict with federal regulations and procedures.
With moderate level of guidance and direction, helps to obtain sponsor approvals for major changes to project work scope, etc. Transmits proposals and manages post award administration, gathers and submits closeout documentation, and maintains records. Ensures completeness and accuracy and coo
Provost URA: Research Contracting
About the Department
University Research Administration has the responsibility to review and provide institutional endorsement for all proposals to federal and other external sponsors (excluding gifts), assuring compliance with University policies and sponsor terms and conditions. URA is the institutional authority for the negotiation and acceptance of financial support or other contractually-binding obligations in the form of a contract, grant, or agreement, including material transfer agreements and clinical trials.
Job Summary
The Contract Specialist position sits within the Grants and Contracts Team on the Research Contract Group at University Research Administration. The Research Contract Group plays a key role in a team-based approach to faculty-centric development and execution of sponsored research, collaboration, and related agreements. The group is organized into teams that support Clinical Trials, Industry Collaboration and Research Related Grants and Contracts. The position will be focus on specialized research-related agreements including but not limited to Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs), Confidential Disclosure Agreement (CDAs), and Data Use Agreements (DUA) and Collaboration Agreements.
The job uses best practices and knowledge of activities to support the functional areas of University Research Administration. Supports research, training, and other sponsored activities at the University, building upon knowledge of the University, processes, and customers. Requires knowledge and experience in own discipline; still acquiring higher-level knowledge and skills. Builds knowledge of the organization, processes and customers. Solves a range of straightforward problems. Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures. Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction.
The Contract Specialist is a mid-entry level position responsible for administering and negotiating various contract types as needed, for support of research, training, and other sponsored activities at The University of Chicago. The University contracts with various entities - federal; non-profit; for-profit; pharmaceutical companies and other non-federal biomedical sponsors; and governmental non-federal sources, including foreign entities.
Performs routine assignments in the mid-entry level of a Research Administrator to a progression of complex proposals and grants management portfolios. Develops competence by performing structured work assignments, following university guidelines. Uses existing procedures to solve routine or standard problems. Receives instruction, guidance and direction from others but it is expected that the Contract Specialist will have the ability to work with minimal supervision and interact with faculty and administrators from different institutions and outside entities to make independent and informed decisions.
Responsibilities
Drafts, negotiates, and comments upon routine research-related contracts, including confidentiality, data use and material transfer agreements.
Acts as part of the Contracts Team, to independently manage various agreement types from initiation to completion/execution in a timely, efficient, and thorough manner.
Communicates clearly and consistently with stakeholders during the negotiation process.
Works closely and collaboratively with University Leadership to support faculty and various University needs and priorities.
Has delegated authorization to sign agreements on behalf of the University under delegations authorized by the Associate Vice President for Research Administration.
Applies basic knowledge of contracting and related processes for all sponsored projects/portfolio assigned to th s position.
Demonstrated understanding of university research environment and policies.
The individual is a member of a Team and must contribute to the team effort, as needed. This might involve assisting colleagues to ensure timely campus service to departments, units, and sponsors, as needed and to perform backup duties during staff vacations or sick leaves.
Interacts with faculty and administrative staff at the University, as well as individuals at companies and other institutions regarding assigned agreement/contract types.
Ensures completeness and accuracy in contracting and coordinates any internal controls prior to the submission of documents to awarding agency.
Provides faculty and administrators with application preparation, analyzing possible solutions to problems that arise using standard procedures. Reviews, interprets, and negotiates contract and grant terms to determine compliance and/or conflict with federal regulations and procedures.
With moderate level of guidance and direction, helps to obtain sponsor approvals for major changes to project work scope, etc. Transmits proposals and manages post award administration, gathers and submits closeout documentation, and maintains records. Ensures completeness and accuracy and coo