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Posting Details
Position Number:
118052
Title:
Manager
Functional Title:
Contract Manager
Category Status:
33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category:
Staff
University Authorized FTE:
1.000
Unit:
VPR-Research Administration
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation's legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation's capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Contract Manager will represent the University in various capacities and assume principal responsibility for negotiation and execution of non-funded research agreements (and agreements with incidental costs) with various sponsors. The scope of this position will support all research units at the University and occasionally, academic units when there is research crossover. These agreements will include (but may not be limited to) non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), material transfer agreements (MTAs), licensing agreements, data use agreements, research memorandums of understanding (MOU), loan agreements, and membership agreements. The Contract Manager position will require independent review, writing and negotiation of binding complex agreements with all sponsors, including industrial, federal, state, and foundation sponsors. The Contract Manager will be responsible for maintaining all records associated with the proposal, negotiation, and execution of each Agreement in the Office of Research Administration's system of record (currently Kuali Research). The Contract Manager will be responsible for administering policy waivers (i.e. IP and Restricted Research) when required in support of unfunded agreements. The Contract Manager will provide training and assistance to departments when needed to support the requirements of an agreement. The Contract Manager will liaise with ORA administrators, OTC, the Development Office, and Departments, when agreements are related to sponsored projects, technology commercialization, or proposal development activities. The Contract Manager will have signature delegation authorizing the Contract Manager to sign and bind the University primarily for unfunded agreements. This responsibility will require the Contract Manager to understand and abide by University Policy, State of Maryland law, and Federal law. The Contract Manager may supervise one Contract Administrator.
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:
Exempt Benefits Summary
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Experience:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Preferences:
Preferences:
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
No visa sponsorship for this position. Hybrid work negotiable
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
Sedentary work performed in a normal office environment; exerts up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Ability to attend meetings both on and off campus. Spending long hours in front of a computer screen.
Posting Date:
02/20/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Yes
Best Consideration Date
03/05/2024
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Posting Details
Position Number:
118052
Title:
Manager
Functional Title:
Contract Manager
Category Status:
33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category:
Staff
University Authorized FTE:
1.000
Unit:
VPR-Research Administration
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation's legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation's capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Contract Manager will represent the University in various capacities and assume principal responsibility for negotiation and execution of non-funded research agreements (and agreements with incidental costs) with various sponsors. The scope of this position will support all research units at the University and occasionally, academic units when there is research crossover. These agreements will include (but may not be limited to) non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), material transfer agreements (MTAs), licensing agreements, data use agreements, research memorandums of understanding (MOU), loan agreements, and membership agreements. The Contract Manager position will require independent review, writing and negotiation of binding complex agreements with all sponsors, including industrial, federal, state, and foundation sponsors. The Contract Manager will be responsible for maintaining all records associated with the proposal, negotiation, and execution of each Agreement in the Office of Research Administration's system of record (currently Kuali Research). The Contract Manager will be responsible for administering policy waivers (i.e. IP and Restricted Research) when required in support of unfunded agreements. The Contract Manager will provide training and assistance to departments when needed to support the requirements of an agreement. The Contract Manager will liaise with ORA administrators, OTC, the Development Office, and Departments, when agreements are related to sponsored projects, technology commercialization, or proposal development activities. The Contract Manager will have signature delegation authorizing the Contract Manager to sign and bind the University primarily for unfunded agreements. This responsibility will require the Contract Manager to understand and abide by University Policy, State of Maryland law, and Federal law. The Contract Manager may supervise one Contract Administrator.
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:
Exempt Benefits Summary
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience:
- A minimum of five to seven years' experience in the field sponsored projects administration, including three years in writing, negotiating, and administering complex agreements.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Working knowledge of the Uniform Guidance, relevant OMB Circulars, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and other regulations governing sponsored awards
- Working knowledge of subaward principles and procedures
- Proficient with Microsoft Office tools (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel)
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Extremely organized with a high attention to detail
- Ability to use multiple software systems
- Ability to use analytical and creative problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently to assess potential impact and consequences of negotiated agreements and act accordingly
- Ability to prioritize, plan, and execute multiple complicated contract tasks in a timely manner
- Ability to effectively implement high-level analysis.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Grants/contracts administration in a higher education environment, or business or related field.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Supervisory experience preferred
- Certified Research Administrator (CRA) - preferred.
- Certified Pre-Award Research Administrator (CPRA) - preferred
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness preferred
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
No visa sponsorship for this position. Hybrid work negotiable
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
Sedentary work performed in a normal office environment; exerts up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Ability to attend meetings both on and off campus. Spending long hours in front of a computer screen.
Posting Date:
02/20/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Yes
Best Consideration Date
03/05/2024
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
