Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina has an opening for a Senior Research Contracts Associate. This position reviews and negotiates federal contracts and grant agreements, non-disclosure, material transfer, and other research-related agreements. See detailed job description below. Applications will be accepted until April 11. If interested, please apply here for Job ID 106556:
https://jobs.clemson.edu/psc/ps/JOBS/EXT/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&Action=UJOB SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Director, Office of Sponsored Programs, the Senior Research Contracts Associate drafts, reviews and negotiates all federally-sponsored research contracts and select grant agreements for Clemson University. This position works closely with University researchers, other University offices including General Counsel, Clemson University Research Foundation (CURF), Office of Industry Contracts (OIC), and external sponsors.
JOB DUTIES:
35% - Essential - Manages the review and negotiation of complex federal research contracts and grant agreements to reduce or mitigate risk for the University. Leads actions to resolve contractual problems and disputes in compliance issues, such as intellectual property, publications, insurance requirements. Works with faculty and sponsor representatives to ensure terms and conditions are appropriate for contract modifications. Determines applicability of Federal Acquisition Regulations and related Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations. Works collaboratively with Export Control, CURF, Procurement, Grants and Contracts Administration, Clemson Computing and Information Technology and the Office of General Counsel to ensure compliance with all University and federal regulations.
30% - Essential - Manage and record all data related to contract negotiations, award data and modifications for largest recipient of federal contracts, the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences, ensures compliance approvals are in place prior to releasing to the Grants and Contracts Administration Office for account set-up.
25% - Essential - Review and negotiate material transfer agreements, non-disclosure agreements, data use agreements and other research-related agreements from non-industry collaborators.
5% - Essential - Advise and assist University departmental administrators, faculty, and staff members prior to, during and after agreement negotiation and execution. Interpret and explain contract terms and conditions. Work with Grants and Contracts Administration staff to ensure the appropriate invoicing and payment terms are included. Engage with faculty and Clemson Computing and Information Technology and to ensure complex sponsor-imposed data security and data management requirements can be met. Communicate closely with faculty, pre- and post-award grants staff and select agency contracting officers on the timely submission of multi-year progress reports in order to expedite receipt of incremental funding.
5% - Essential - Organize kick-off meetings with federal contracting representatives, principal investigators, research team members, college grants staff, Grants and Contracts Administration and other applicable university offices in order to ensure that all contract responsibilities are distributed appropriately and are clearly understood so sponsor deadlines and requirements will be met in a timely, compliant manner.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A Bachelor's Degree in business administration, public administration or the social sciences and experience in contracts and grant administration activities
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
Preferred Education: Juris Doctor or paralegal
Preferred Education Area: Legal studies/law
Preferred Experience: Contract drafting and negotiation
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Sheila Lischwe, PhD
Director of Sponsored Programs- Pre Award
Clemson University
slischw@clemson.edu------------------------------