Associate General Counsel I - Grants & Contracts Administration
About The Position
The Associate General Counsel/Grants & Contracts Administrator provides comprehensive research administration support through timely and accurate review, negotiation, processing, and management of sponsored project awards and agreements on behalf of the University of Wyoming. The position facilitates formal institutional acceptance of grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and other research-related agreements while ensuring compliance with University policies, sponsor requirements, and applicable regulations. It serves as a key liaison to the University community, supporting effective award administration and advancing the institution’s research and sponsored activities mission. The role works with federal, state, and private entities and collaborates with the Office of General Counsel, REDD, University department administrators, principal investigators, and the Technology Transfer Office. This is an on-campus position requiring availability to work on campus. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States; H-1B or other work-visa sponsorship is unavailable.
Requirements
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Member in good standing of the Wyoming Bar Association, or eligibility to be admitted to the Wyoming Bar within 12 months of employment.
- Valid driver’s license and a motor vehicle record compliant with the University’s Driving for University Business SAP.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Research and analytical skills.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
Nice To Haves
- Work experience, particularly in a higher education setting.
- Certified Research Administrator (CRA), Certified Pre-Award Research Administrator (CPRA), or Certified Financial Research Administrator (CFRA).
Responsibilities
- Draft, negotiate, and review terms and conditions for University-sponsored project agreements with federal, state, and private entities.
- Communicate in writing and verbally with internal and external parties to support timely and accurate review, negotiation, and acceptance of agreements.
- Provide customer service to campus users.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on sponsored project agreements.
- Collaborate within OGC and REDD and with University department administrators, principal investigators, and the Technology Transfer Office to answer questions, resolve issues, and interpret agreement provisions and terms.
- Serve on committees and perform other duties as assigned by OGC and COMPASS.
- Attend conferences and workshops related to research administration and legal updates and trends in contract administration.
Benefits
- Retirement contributions exceeding 19% in total, including the State contribution of over 15% and the mandatory employee contribution.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contributions and four deductible options.
- Vacation leave, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
- Tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents.
- Wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.
- Employee assistance programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
