Contracts Specialist

University of Nebraska Medical Center, United States

Updated: about 2 years ago
Location: Omaha, NEBRASKA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: The position may have been removed or expired!

Requisition Details
Vaccination Requirement

The University of Nebraska Medicine Center (UNMC) requires COVID-19 vaccinations for all students, staff, and faculty. All employees must be fully vaccinated unless they have requested and been approved for an exemption based on a recognized medical reason, a sincerely held religious belief, or a pre-approved, 100% remote work agreement. Fully vaccinated means having received one dose of a single dose COVID-19 vaccine (Johnson & Johnson) or both doses of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccination series (Moderna and Pfizer).


As a prospective and/or a new employee at UNMC, you will be/are required to comply with the UNMC’s vaccination protocol. Non-faculty new hires, rehires and transfers will have five (5) days from the date of hire to provide proof of partial or full vaccination or to request a medical or religious exemption. Non-faculty new hires, rehires and transfers with proof of partial vaccination may have up to thirty-five (35) days from the hire date to be in full compliance with this policy. Non-faculty new hires, rehires and transfers who receive a denial of a request for medical or religious exemption will be given five (5) business days from exemption denial notification date to provide proof of compliance with this policy. Non-faculty new hires, rehires and transfers with no approved exemption who fail to comply with this policy will be separated.
EEO Statement:

UNMC is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location Omaha, NE
Requisition Number: Staff_10952
Department Sponsored Programs Administration 50001217
Business Unit Vice Chancellor for Research
Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule Mon - Fri, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Position Summary
This position exists to protect University researchers and clinicians interested in working with federal, foundation, public, and industry partners to further research, both clinical and non-clinical. As a Contracts Specialist this person interacts with faculty and outside entities such as federal agencies, foundations, state agencies, and private companies and CROs to analyze contract terms, provide risk assessment for the University and promote conformity in contractual agreements relating to University of Nebraska Medical Center research. Within Sponsored Programs Administration, this person is primarily responsible for drafting and negotiating sponsored research agreements, federal contracts (both FAR-based and non-FAR-based), clinical trials agreements, confidentiality agreements, and data use agreements, as well as monitoring the terms of the agreements, maintaining regular contact with legal and IRB/IACUC for compliance issues and ensuring University compliance in contracts and agreements.
Position Details
Additional Information
Posting Category Operations
Working Title Contracts Specialist
Job Title Admin Bus Op Specialist
Salary Grade AB23S
Appointment Type B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY
Salary Range $60,500 - $90,800/annual
Job Requisition Begin Date 01/20/2022

Required Education: Bachelor's degree
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)
(Will consider additional related post high school education in lieu of required experience)
Required Experience 3 years
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:
Relevant contract negotiation experience in a medical research environment
(Will consider additional related post high school education in lieu of required experience)
Required License No
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?
NA
Required Computer Applications: Not Applicable
Required Other Computer Applications: NA
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with demonstrated outstanding organizational skills. 
2. Demonstrated superior customer service orientation. 
3. Extensive knowledge of contract methods and procedures. 
4. Ability to work well under deadline pressures without sacrificing accuracy or customer service. 
5. Ability to handle a complex portfolio of work in an intensive multi-tasking environment. 
6. Well-developed organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills. 
7. Ability to work well as part of a team.
Preferred Education: Master's degree
If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:
JD or Master’s degree in a related field is preferred; experience in the negotiation and management of a variety of types of agreements, with particular interest in sponsored research agreements, federal contracts (both FAR-based and non-FAR-based),clinical trials agreements, confidentiality agreements, and data use agreements; knowledge of University financial and administrative policies and procedures relating to the management of contracts; experience and/or training in negotiating skills and techniques. Background in science is preferred.
Preferred Experience:
NA
Preferred License: Yes
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:
  • Certified Research Administrator (CRA),
  • Certified Pre-Award Research Administrator (CPRA)


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    Preferred Computer Applications: Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook
    Preferred Other Computer Applications: NA
    Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
    Thorough working knowledge of PC-based tools including Microsoft Office Suite, data base administration and other related software.
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