Agreements Specialist-Intermediate

UT Health San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Under limited supervision, provides assistance in the negotiation and execution of sponsored research agreement, clinical study agreements, outgoing sub-awards and other agreements. Responsible for incoming agreements from receipt in office to execution of contract.

Requirements

Experience in agreements negotiation, clinical research administration/management, and/or sponsored programs management.
Ability to communicate in a courteous, pleasant and professional manner across departments to establish rapport with faculty and administrative personnel.
Ability to work independently and within a team to learn new concepts and apply to complex varied situations.
Detail-oriented and self-motivated.
Ability to maintain strict protocols of all confidential or sensitive information; work is routine in nature and instructions are usually detailed.

Responsibilities

Coordinates with faculty and staff to prepare agreements; negotiates contract terms and financial issues with for-profit and other sectors.
Ensures all Institutional policies and procedures governing sponsored research and other agreements are followed.
Negotiates, finalizes, and recommends for execution agreements of varying levels of complexity, including clinical studies, confidential disclosures, testing, and laboratory studies agreements.
Interacts with faculty and administrative staff in the development, negotiation and finalization of agreements.
Interacts with other Institutional departments involved in the research enterprise to resolve contract issues and confirm contract arrangements.
Performs all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.
Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction.
Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians.
$50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan.
Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services.
Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.
Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP).
Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options: Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year.
Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.
Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.