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Job Description:
· Responsible for supporting Principal Investigators (PIs) and sponsors in a fast paced, high volume team environment for administrative, financial, and compliance aspects on all sponsored programs award negotiations/ setups on behalf of the School and UNC
· Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: negotiating and/ or drafting funded contracts, subcontracts and amendments with both industry and non-industry partners/ sponsors as well as other unfunded sponsored project contracts, and actively participating in negotiation of complex contracts with other institutions of Higher Education (IHE), non-profit organizations, foreign entities, industry partners, and various other types of entities; drafting technical contract language in regards to intellectual property rights, cost sharing, fiscal/ procedural constraints, data use, material transfer and other complex terms and conditions; negotiating terms and conditions that impact all financial aspects, including the budget, payment schedules, financial resources in the event of breach, and financial/ compliance audits; financial review of allowability and compliance with state, federal, and sponsor specific requirements; and providing thorough explanations to diverse customer inquiries
· The Contracting Officer will be the central point of contact for all assigned contracts, subcontracts, amendments, or unfunded agreements for the School. This position also interacts with departmental administrators, external sponsor personnel, sponsor research administration staff or legal teams, and PIs to ensure timely and compliant processing of all agreements types
· The principal function of this position is to facilitate the negotiations of various sponsored projects at the School and UNC with an emphasis on providing the highest level of customer service to campus and sponsors while considering all applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and University guidelines and policies. The Contracting Officer will have knowledge of award management guidance for a variety of sponsors as well as standard templates and other contract formats; appropriate flow-down of award terms and conditions when required, including changes to contract format during the negotiations stage; and working knowledge of the various sponsor requirements for all types of sponsors
· The Contracting Officer is responsible for risk assessments for all assigned contracts/ subcontracts, including consulting with PIs and department staff regarding the nature of each project and the impact of unique aspects of the project on the legal language contained in the contracts/ subcontracts, representing the best interests of the University and the PI. For incoming funded contracts, this position will review the scope of the work or protocol and compliance considerations to appropriately draft and/ or review contracts accurately. The Contracting Officer must keep abreast of new developments in research administration policies and requirements to serve as an up-to-date source of information, guidance, and training for the campus and research community
· The Contracting Officer will timely document the status of contract negotiations in the appropriate document tracking systems throughout the lifecycle of the drafting process, negotiation, and final execution until such time as the agreement is set up in our financial system. The position will monitor for accuracy as amendments are issued throughout the awards life cycle to ensure continued programmatic correctness and compliance with various regulatory requirements including OSP policies and procedures. The position will work to maintain OSP’s high customer service standards for service to faculty and sponsors, which includes supporting OSP’s target times for task turnaround
Prepare and/or contribute to quarterly, annual, and other project update reports
For over 16 years, Medasource has established and maintained relationships that are designed to meet your IT staffing needs. Whether it’s contract, contract-to-hire, or permanent placement work, we customise our search based upon your company’s unique initiatives, culture and technologies. With our national team of recruiters placed at 21 major hubs around the nation Medasource finds the people best-suited for your business. When you work with us, we work with you. That’s the Medasource promise.
Medasource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
Benefits & Perks:
Medasource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.
Pay Disclaimer:
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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