Lehigh University's Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) has awonderful opportunity to join our dynamic team on our beautiful campus inBethlehem, PA. *[Please note that we will be returning to campus in August2021. Hybrid workplace is available.]*In the 2021 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings (released inSeptember 2020), Lehigh ranked No. 49 among 389 institutions across theUnited States that offer undergraduate, master's and doctoral degrees. Insupport of research at Lehigh, the ORSP staff provides services and supportthat enable members of the university community to compete successfully foroutside funding and to manage their funded programs successfully.The position of *Industry Contracts Manager* in the Office of Research andSponsored Programs plays a key role in the University's goal of excellencein research. Responsible for the development, review, negotiation andsubmission of contract proposals, negotiations with sponsors and theacceptance and full execution of for-profit contracts, this position alsoprovides a supportive environment for contract and sponsored agreementdevelopment, review and negotiation providing oversight, management andstewardship of sponsored funding.Key accountabilities: - Provides expert-level support services to investigators and staff in the development and management of complex applications and contracts in support of sponsored programs - Negotiates and accepts funded contract terms and conditions - Monitors and authorizes funded project financial and compliance activities from project inception through closeout, including audit, if applicable - Keeps abreast of laws, regulations, external and internal policies and procedures governing the administration of corporate contracts and other complex agreements and serves as a resource to other central administration units and to faculty and staffQualification: - Bachelor's Degree in Business, Management, Science or Related Field or equivalent combination of education and experience; Master's degree preferred - Eight or more years related work experience - Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and a high level of customer service required - Solid writing ability, attention to detail and organizational skills - Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) related to project administration - Preferred: - Extensive knowledge of sponsored research administration from pre- to post-award - Expert level experience in one of the following: Sponsored program and awards, contracts, grants or research administration - Experience working in higher educationFTE: 100%Required Documents: Cover Letter, ResumeCheck out the complete job description and apply by following this link:https://careers.pageuppeople.com/865/cw/en-us/job/499605/industry-contract-managerWe look forward to receiving your application!------------------------------
Cynthia Kane
Assistant VP of Research and Sponsored Programs
Lehigh University
------------------------------