Mgr, Research Administration

Job title: Mgr, Research Administration

Company: Arizona State University

Job description: Department Name

ORSPA Proposals & Negotiations

Job Description

The Office for Research and Sponsored Projects Administration (ORSPA) within the ASU Knowledge Enterprise is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to assist their team with contract negotiation and management. As the Contracts Manager, you would manage workflow and processes for the Negotiations Team, and oversee all routine and non-routine contract administrative functions, including the supervising and training of Agreements Officers. You would also identify skill gaps, establish priorities, escalate, manage issues and compliant resolutions related to contract review and negotiation processes, and work closely with the research community on matter related to the determination and decisions of the Negotiations Team.

To be successful in this position, you should have experience working with federal and non-federal sponsors, know applicable federal regulations and agency policies and have the ability to implement and refine processes and procedures related to contract review and negotiation.

Per EAR and ITAR requirements, candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).

Requisition ID

70570BR

Working Environment

• Activities are primarily performed in a regular, climate-controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting. Visual acuity and manual dexterity associated with daily use of desktop computer; bending, stooping, reaching and lifting up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential duties.
• Ability to interpret complex sponsor regulations.
• Expected to be responsive to customers, engaged in work production, resourceful, flexible, and respectful of others.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and seven years of related experience, OR, any equivalent combination of experience, and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Category

03

VP Code

KNOWLEDGE ENTERPRISE DEV

Scope of Search

Open

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of procurement processes
• Experience in creating a team culture of camaraderie, integrity and trust
• Experience in contract execution, management and negotiation of federal, industry and state contracts
• Evidence of effective communication with stakeholders
• Evidence of an advanced degree (or bachelor’s degree plus progressively advanced experience) in Public or Business Administration, finance, law, or related field(s).
• Experience and in-depth knowledge of federal and non-federal regulations and guidelines, cost principles, uniform administrative requirements for grants and audits of states, local governments, and non-profit organizations.
• Experience in the management and/or negotiation of complex contracts.
• Experience in leadership, independent initiative to interpret and apply applicable regulations, policies, and procedures in a university or an agency funding or conducting research.
• Experience building processes and strategies to facilitate efficient and effective research administration and/or contract negotiations.
• Experience in the negotiation of complex contracts (such as those involving intellectual property, publication restrictions, export control, data use and data transfer agreements, confidential information and federal FAR clauses) as well as familiarity with federal and non-federal regulations and guidelines.
• Experience in leading teams and creating talent.

Close Date

23-August-2021

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Essential Duties

• Management of others, consisting of Agreement Officers.
• Coach, Guide, and Review staff and their performance.
• Develop and grow relationships and build presence with internal and external customers.
• Identify skill gaps, business needs and proactively develop solutions to meet or resolve customer objectives.
• Must demonstrate sound strategic thinking and display a systems-oriented approach to problem solving.
• Work collaboratively with teams to drive growth with new and existing customers.
• Be a resource to faculty, staff by assisting to secure and successfully manage external funding for University research and sponsored activities.
• Provide quality support and outstanding customer service, one customer at a time. concentrating resources on improving processes, managing risk and compliance.
• Work in a leadership capacity as of part of a team to increase research enterprise and work towards strategic goals and business objectives.
• Maintain metrics and controls.
• Able to delegate and allocate responsibilities/work duties to staff to attain objectives.
• Ability to manage change as well as drive and implement changes.
• Performs other related work as required.

Salary Range

$50,180 – $80,000 per year: DOE

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.

Job Family

Research Operations

Expected salary: $50180 – 80000 per year

Location: Tempe, AZ

Job date: Thu, 12 Aug 2021 23:47:44 GMT


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