Agreements Specialist-Associate

UT Health San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Agreements Specialist provides assistance with negotiating and executing sponsored research agreements, clinical study agreements, outgoing sub-awards, and other agreements. The role is responsible for incoming agreements from receipt in the office through contract execution. The position coordinates with faculty, staff, and other institutional departments to develop and finalize agreements, address contract issues, and confirm arrangements.

Requirements

Ability to communicate in a courteous, pleasant, and professional manner.
Self-motivated and directed.
Ability to absorb new ideas and concepts quickly.
Ability to maintain strict protocols for confidential or sensitive information.
Ability to follow detailed instructions; work is routine in nature.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of agreement negotiations, clinical research administration or management, and/or sponsored programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinates with faculty and staff to prepare agreements and negotiates contract terms and financial issues with for-profit and other sectors.
Reviews agreements for compliance with institutional policies and procedures.
Negotiates, finalizes, and recommends for execution clinical studies, confidential disclosures, testing, and laboratory study agreements.
Interacts with faculty and administrative staff in the development, negotiation, and finalization of agreements.
Works with other institutional departments involved in the research enterprise to resolve contract issues and confirm contract arrangements.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

UT SELECT medical insurance, offered free for employees, with family coverage available through payroll deduction.
Group term life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance provided at no cost, with additional coverage available for purchase.
Three dental insurance plan options through Delta Dental.
Two vision plan options through Superior Vision Services.
Disability insurance enrollment option.
Flexible spending accounts for qualifying dependent care and health care expenses.
Retirement plan eligibility through TRS or ORP, plus voluntary retirement programs.
Front-loaded paid time off of 128 to 208 hours based on years of service.
Extended Illness Bank accrual of 8 hours per month.
Paid family leave of up to 240 hours after six months of consecutive employment.
12 set paid holidays each year.
Discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.