Contract Administrator II
About The Position
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
