Job Summary

A private, non-profit research university is filling a position for a Telecommute Contract and Grant Officer.

Core Responsibilities Include:

• Serving as the delegated signing authority to endorse proposals for extramural funding and prepare, review and negotiate a full array of contracts, subcontracts, grants, and other agreements
• Conducting formal solicitation, negotiation, and administration of grants and contracts, from government and non-government sponsors, including complex, non-routine proposals and awards for sponsored projects
• Conducting comprehensive analysis and negotiation of complex non-sponsored, research-related agreements

Position Requirements Include:

• Bachelor's degree and four years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience
• Advanced knowledge of contracting and related processes
• Demonstrated understanding of university research environment and policies
• Demonstrated understanding of intellectual property and licensing issues as they pertain to academic research
• Demonstrated ability to make good independent decisions based on critical and analytical thinking, experience and judgement
• Ability to draft, negotiate and execute subaward agreements