ORA Contracts and Grants Officer 2, Full Time

University of Miami • Coral Gables, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Research Administration (ORA) at the University of Miami has an opportunity for a Contracts and Grants Officer 2. This role involves negotiating research contracts in compliance with sponsoring agency requirements and University policies. The position provides institutional-level sponsored research administration services to academic departments and research units across all University campuses.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in contracting.
• Knowledge of University and Federal agency requirements (NIH, DOD, NSF, NASA, DOE, Uniform Guidance, Export Control Regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulations).
• Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Demonstrated professional experience and judgment to effectively serve faculty and sponsors while protecting the University's best interests.
• Ability to work well under deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, customer service, collegiality, or ethics.
• Strong analytical contract and negotiation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree.
• Certified Research Administrator (CRA) credential.
• Sponsored research experience.
• Unfunded research (CDAs, MTAs, DTUAs, unfunded collaborations, etc.) experience.
• Outbound subaward agreement experience.

Responsibilities

• Drafts, reviews, analyzes, and negotiates terms and conditions for various research contracts in accordance with University guidelines.
• Provides guidance, support, and advice to faculty and staff on sponsored research administration, interpreting policies, regulations, and contract terms.
• Collaborates with other University units (IRB, Risk Management, Technology Transfer, Export Control, General Counsel, etc.) to ensure efficient and effective management of sponsored research projects.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
• Stays updated on regulatory changes relevant to the contracts portfolio.

What This Job Offers

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