ORA Contracts and Grants Officer 2, Full Time

University of Miami • Coral Gables, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Vice Provost for Research & Scholarship, Office of Research Administration (ORA) has a job opportunity for a Contracts and Grants Officer 2 to work at the University of Miami. The ORA Contracts and Grants Officer 2 works independently to negotiate research contracts in adherence to sponsoring agency requirements and University of Miami policies. The ORA Contracts and Grants Officer is responsible for providing institutional-level sponsored research administration services to a portfolio of academic departments and research units among all University campuses.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in contracting.
• Knowledge of University and Federal agency requirements including NIH, DOD, NSF, NASA, and DOE, Uniform Guidance, Export Control Regulations, and Federal Acquisition Regulations.
• Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with outstanding customer service skills.
• Demonstrated professional experience and judgment to effectively serve faculty and sponsors while protecting, representing, and advancing 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 preferred.
• Certified Research Administrator (CRA) credential preferred but not required.
• Sponsored research, unfunded research (CDAs, MTAs, DTUAs, unfunded collaborations, etc.), and outbound subaward agreement experience preferred.
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education and/or experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Drafts, reviews, analyzes, and negotiates terms and conditions consistent with University guidelines for various types of research contracts on behalf of the University.
• Provides guidance, support, and advice to faculty and staff regarding sponsored research administration issues, interpreting a broad range of internal and external policies, government regulations, and terms and conditions.
• Collaborates with other University units such as IRB (Human Subject Research Office), Risk Management, Technology Transfer, Export Control, General Counsel, and other relevant offices to ensure that sponsored research projects are managed in an efficient and effective manner.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
• Remains abreast of regulatory changes relevant to contracts portfolio.

What This Job Offers

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