RSCH ADM 4 (Contracts And Grants Officer/Negotiation Team) | University of California Davis
University of California Davis
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Davis, CA | United States
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RSCH ADM 4 (Contracts And Grants Officer/Negotiation Team) Job Summary
Department Purpose The Contracts and Grants Officer/ Negotiation Team member positions interact with each other as a team, and provide high level negotiation training to the junior members of the team through hands-on negotiation of various types of contracts at varying degree of complexity.
Job Summary Under the general direction of the Executive Director of Research Administration, and Associate Director as a Senior Contracts and Grants Officer member of the Sponsored Programs Negotiation Team, work with faculty, other researchers, and their departmental support from all UC Davis colleges/Schools, to review and negotiate complex extramurally supported sponsored research agreements with the legal representatives of sponsors. Responsible for extensive high level/complex negotiations, with representatives of corporate sponsors, typically corporate and/or patent attorneys; lead and train Contracts & Grants Analysts, at varying levels, in the art and science of complex research contract negotiation. Represent the Sponsored Programs Office at workshops and seminars to inform and explain/discuss campus policies and procedures governing the responsibilities of Sponsored Programs.
POSITION INFORMATION
Salary Range $80,300.00/yr. - 147,500.00/yr. (Department budgeted salary range: $80,300/yr. - $110,000/yr. Commensurate with experience.) No. of Positions 1 Appointment Type Career Percentage of Time 100% Shift Hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Location Davis, CA Union Representation No Benefits Eligible Yes Apply by Date 02/01/24
Applicants will be screened on a weekly basis. The position can be filled prior to the removal date. PHYSICAL DEMANDS - Sit at computer and view monitor/display screen for extended periods of time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT - Work flexible schedule including evenings and weekends to meet operational needs.
- The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Education/Experience: - Extensive experience negotiating complex research agreement in a major institution of higher education.
- Extensive experience drafting, reviewing, editing and analyzing various types of agreements, legal correspondence and other written documents with for-profit and non-profit sponsors.
- Extensive experience interpreting, communicating and applying terms and conditions of various corporate sponsor's, federal, and state guidelines, policies and practices.
- Experience interpreting, communicating and applying principles, policies and procedures governing research and intellectual property.
- Research administration experience including preparation, review, and submission of proposals for contracts or grants; or preparation, review, and negotiation of research agreements.
- Experience collecting, analyzing and summarizing data related to projects, workload and subordinate and unit performance.
- Experience presenting complex technical and legal material to non-technical persons.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preferred Education/Experience: - Experience interpreting, communicating and applying terms and conditions of various university guidelines, policies and practices.
- Experience with for-profit and non-profit business contracting and funding practices and concerns, including knowledge of available databases and intellectual property issues.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) : - Knowledge of legal, medical and scientific terminology.
- Knowledge of philanthropy practices and private sector business practices sufficient to make decisions for gift acceptance.
- Planning, time management and organizational skills.
- Problem solving, conflict management and team building skills.
- Interpersonal, customer service and communication skills.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Background Check This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.
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Salary Range $80,300.00/yr. - 147,500.00/yr. (Department budgeted salary range: $80,300/yr. - $110,000/yr. Commensurate with experience.)
No. of Positions 1
Appointment Type Career
Percentage of Time 100%
Shift Hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location Davis, CA
Union Representation No
Benefits Eligible Yes
Apply by Date 02/01/24
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