RSCH ADM 4 (Contracts And Grants Officer/Negotiation Team)

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

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.
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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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