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Lehigh University Industry Contracts Manager Position available

  • 1.  Lehigh University Industry Contracts Manager Position available

    Posted 06-30-2021 05:23
    Lehigh University's Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) has a
    wonderful opportunity to join our dynamic team on our beautiful campus in
    Bethlehem, PA.  *[Please note that we will be returning to campus in August
    2021. Hybrid workplace is available.]*

    In the 2021 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings (released in
    September 2020), Lehigh ranked No. 49 among 389 institutions across the
    United States that offer undergraduate, master's and doctoral degrees. In
    support of research at Lehigh, the ORSP staff provides services and support
    that enable members of the university community to compete successfully for
    outside funding and to manage their funded programs successfully.

    The position of *Industry Contracts Manager* in the Office of Research and
    Sponsored Programs plays a key role in the University's goal of excellence
    in research. Responsible for the development, review, negotiation and
    submission of contract proposals, negotiations with sponsors and the
    acceptance and full execution of for-profit contracts, this position also
    provides a supportive environment for contract and sponsored agreement
    development, review and negotiation providing oversight, management and
    stewardship 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 staff

    Qualification:

       - 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 education

    FTE:  100%

    Required Documents: Cover Letter, Resume

    Check out the complete job description and apply by following this link:
    https://careers.pageuppeople.com/865/cw/en-us/job/499605/industry-contract-manager

    We look forward to receiving your application!

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    Cynthia Kane
    Assistant VP of Research and Sponsored Programs
    Lehigh University
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