Contracts Coordinator

Washington State University • Pullman, WA

1d • $4,509 - $6,763 • Onsite

About The Position

As the Contracts Coordinator, you will serve as the subject matter expert on research contracting arrangements while providing specialized support to both the Support & Operations Contract Team and the Innovation & Entrepreneurship team within the Office of Research. You will assist the Support & Operations Contract Team through the preparation, review, and negotiation of complex funding agreements (e.g. industry-sponsored projects, FAR contracts, and international contracts) and non-monetary research contracts. Additionally, you will assist the Innovation & Entrepreneurship team through the review of option and license agreements and the monitoring of existing agreements for contractual compliance.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to area of specialization and three (3) years of experience directly related to the specialty area.
• Ability to assess business and legal risk, make independent decisions based on sound judgment, and collaborate with other offices/officers to problem solve and address cross-cutting issues.
• Ability to interpret, explain, and apply complicated rules, regulations, and policies.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Experience establishing priorities.
• Experience managing multiple projects.

Nice To Haves

• JD or Masters degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert on research contracting arrangements.
• Provide specialized support to the Support & Operations Contract Team and the Innovation & Entrepreneurship team within the Office of Research.
• Assist the Support & Operations Contract Team through the preparation, review, and negotiation of complex funding agreements (e.g. industry-sponsored projects, FAR contracts, and international contracts) and non-monetary research contracts.
• Assist the Innovation & Entrepreneurship team through the review of option and license agreements.
• Monitor existing agreements for contractual compliance.

Benefits

• Paid sick and vacation leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
• Retirement
• Deferred compensation
• Optional supplemental retirement accounts
• Training and development
• Employee tuition waiver

What This Job Offers

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