Contracts Specialist I

About the company

Rice University

Higher education · 2 to 10 employees

What you'll do

• Bachelor’s degreeIn lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted
• One or more (1+) years experience in research, research administration, or intellectual property management In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted
• Ability to draft, negotiate and conclude industry research agreements under the supervision of management
• Understanding of university research environment and policies
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences, Rice faculty, staff, and students; external university and industry partners; and all levels of management
• Analytical and problem solving skills 
• Demonstrated ability to administer contracts and grants 
• Strong service orientation, demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, action-oriented, customer-focused service environment
• Detail oriented and ability to work well independently, but also ability to seek out assistance when needed
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize a variety of tasks and demands
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn applicable university and departmental systems
• Experience working in a university setting or negotiating research-related agreements with universities
• Negotiates and finalizes non-disclosure and material transfer agreements, drafts language to comply with University, Federal and other regulatory policies, requirements and conditions
• Under supervision of management, negotiates and finalizes other research-related agreements as assigned
• Identifies contractual and policy issues such as research integrity policies, conflicts of interest, export control, and accounting, raises issues to appropriate university officials, and provides follow through until resolved
• Interprets and explains contract terms and conditions to students, faculty and staff
• Collects and documents necessary internal approvals before contract execution, e.g., intellectual property assignments, required internal NDAs and acknowledgement letters
• Facilitates interactions with other university research administration offices
• Assists management and other Industrial Contracts Specialists in revising standard agreements to reflect changes in University policies, Federal regulations and laws
• Participates in developing ideas for more effective client service
• Assists in the development and training as needed
• Performs all other duties as assigned

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