Contract Administrator II - Research

Colorado School of Mines

4d • $72,000 - $80,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Engineering a world of possibilities Join Our Team at Colorado School of Mines: Contract Administrator Are you an experienced research administrator with a talent for negotiating research contracts? Do you have the skills to draft contract agreements? If so, Colorado School of Mines (Mines) in Golden, Colorado, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Contract Administrator to join our Office of Research Administration (ORA). At Mines, we are proud of our 150-year legacy, and our R1 research designation. Nestled in the picturesque town of Golden, Colorado, we are a cornerstone of the STEM community and the state of Colorado. As a Contract Administrator, you will play a crucial role in drafting and negotiating sponsor agreements at our esteemed institution. For more about ORA and their integral work visit: https://ora.mines.edu/. This is a hybrid position, successful candidates must be able to commute to Golden, CO.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3 – 5 years’ research administration experience
• Knowledge and implementation of government regulations

Nice To Haves

• Higher education experience
• Master’s Degree

Responsibilities

• Contract and Grant Review and Negotiation: Dive into complex research agreements, analyze and negotiate favorable terms with sponsors. You’ll use your stellar problem-solving skills as you present creative solutions to complex contract issues and confirm terms and conditions meet required regulations.
• Contract and Grant Management: Oversee change requests and perform risk assessments. You'll coordinate with faculty and manage all aspects of an award.
• Subcontracts: Initiate, negotiate, and manage research subcontracts. Ensure compliance with the award as well as federal and state regulations.
• Institutional Data Repository: Ensure accurate data entry into of ORAs software system. Upload all agreements, modifications, and sponsor approvals into the system.
• Communication & Outreach: Foster strong relationships with faculty and external sponsors, interpret regulations, and effectively communicate the contracting process.

Benefits

• Flexible health and dental care plans
• Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year – including a week-long winter break for entire campus.
• Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution
• Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)
• Free RTD Ecopass
• All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the on-campus Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more), equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center, and the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP).
• Coming soon is an on-campus daycare center.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level