Coordinator, Center for Clinical Trials and Corporate Contracts

University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is seeking a Corporate Contracts Coordinator (Contracts and Grants Coordinator) for Department of Research and Development - Center for Clinical Trials. The Coordinator will take initiative in ensuring document management and flow, responding to information requests, and participating in the business processes required to support corporate sponsored research at University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB). This position is expected to function as a team member and contribute towards meeting Center-specified goals and objectives. Tasks are accomplished in accordance with established priorities, time limitations, funding limitations or other specifications as defined by senior management.

BENEFITS (Exempt Regular):

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous paid leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

UMB is Ranked Among the Best Employers for Diversity by Forbes 2022 & 2023.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coordinates work plan in accordance with specifications and general guidelines to maintain and optimize document flow and work processes; determine daily and weekly priorities in consultation with senior management.

• With training, reviews standard contracts for consistency in terms of universally-accepted content and language.

• Assists faculty, staff and sponsors with general inquiries; provides administrative support to the program leadership team.

• Uses databases, software programs, and reporting tools; under guidance, creates graphs, charts, spreadsheets and other reports to support management reviews and decisions. Develop website content, training and promotional tools and other information resources for the Center.

• Works with team to prepare program metrics including budget and performance data for management or outside agencies.

• Interacts and maintains liaison with faculty, staff and outside/community agencies. Serves as a primary contact for specific incoming information.

• Thinks critically about all aspects of the program to contribute to resolving questions and decisions related to improving the efficiency and standardization of the program.

• Performs other administrative duties having a significant impact on the overall goals of program.