Grant Contract Officer
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Job Description
Department Statement:
ASU Knowledge Enterprise advances research innovation strategic partnerships entrepreneurship and international development. Our success arises from solutionsfocused interdisciplinary research; an entrepreneurial approach that is embedded in every school and department; and a commitment to transform society in a positive way. To learn more about how Knowledge Enterprise is a place for your career to grow visit ORSPA Proposals and Negotiations we are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly we encourage you to apply anyway. We value your unique background and perspective and you may be just the right candidate for this position or other roles on our team.
Working at ASU has additional perks and OUTSTANDING benefits which include health dental and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; ASU/UA/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to ASU recreation and cultural activities; and more. To estimate the value of your total compensation please visit before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.
Job Profile:
Research Contract Specialist 2Job Family:
Research ContractsTime Type:
Full timeMax Pay Depends on experience:
$62000.00 USD AnnualJob Description:
Salary Range: $48600 $62000; Depends On Experience
The primary focus of the Grant & Contractor Officer position is to support the Research Operations Contract Services Team of the Office for Research and Sponsored Project Administration (ORSPA) by preparing reviewing negotiating and monitoring complex and noncomplex contracts for research related projects to ensure compliance with university sponsor ABOR federal state local laws and regulations.
This role is accepting SkillBridge applicants. SkillBridge interested applicants can emailfor additional information
Essential Duties
Under general direction prepares writes reviews negotiates and monitors complex and noncomplex Agreements including grants contracts cooperative agreements Material Transfer Agreements (MTA) Confidentiality/NonDisclosure Agreements (NDA) and communicating contractual concerns and issues both internally and externally
Advise and assist department administrators principal investigators and staff to interpret and explain Agreement terms and conditions
Resolve problems arising in the course of projects by working with principal investigators department administrators and sponsors.
Review RFP terms and conditions prior to proposal submission.
Provide administrative and technical assistance to ASU departments and Sponsors related to the ASU Contracts process
Assist with the Negotiations Teams process revisions improvements and guidance documents
Work with Compliance Property Risk Management Skysong Innovations General Counsel and Sponsor to resolve any conflict in reference to terms and conditions of the Award.
Assist with the implementation of programs and tools for consistent interpretation of university sponsor ABOR federal and state laws regulations and policies affecting contracting activities.
Prepares reports correspondence and documents as needed
Performs other duties as assigned in furtherance of ORSPA PNT mission.
Desired Qualifications
Bachelors or law degree required and three years of related experience OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge skills and abilities have been achieved.
Experience in leading multiple negotiations of grants contracts subcontracts and other agreement types
Experience in making sound business judgments problem solving & critical thinking
Experience in problem solving who can take initiative and set priorities while being flexible
Experience in working well within a team but capable of working independently and with appropriate level of direction from supervisor
Experience in coordinating multiple tasks within time constraints
Experience in identifying and determining priorities to meet obligations of the organization
Experience with navigating complex environments with evolving priorities and communication plans
Experience in customer service including clearly communicating contractual concerns and issues and dealing tactfully and confidentially both internally and externally
Skilled in working with people across teams and able to follow and support policies and standard operating procedures while performing the core responsibilities
Experience with processing and engaging in continuous improvement
Experience in work that requires understanding user needs requirements and requests to identify priorities
Ability to escalate to upper management for additional resources to meet goals
Experience in utilizing excellent analytical organizational communication negotiation and drafting skills
Experience with Microsoft applications (i.e. Word Excel Outlook) SharePoint and computer database systems (e.g. financial systems)
Demonstrated knowledge of business subjects such as procurement contracting intellectual property laws and ethics
Experience with government or commercial contracting or procurement with foreign and domestic sponsors
Working Environment
Climatecontrolled office setting subject to extended periods of being in a stationary position.
Constantly detects and operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator copy machine and computer printer.
Ability to clearly communicate and exchange accurate information to perform essential duties.
Expected to be responsive to customers engaged in work production resourceful flexible and respectful of others.
Alternative work schedules can include four 10hour workdays in a workweek; a nineday 80hour schedule over two workweeks for exempt employees only; and staggered start and stop times.
Hybrid work is an arrangement where employees spend a minimum of 60 of their regular workweek at their primary ASU work location. Dean or vice presidentlevel approval is required.
Remote work is an arrangement where the employee spends less than 60 of their regular workweek at a regularly assigned ASU work location. Executive vice presidentlevel approval is required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree and three 3 years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge skills and abilities have been achieved.Driving Requirement:
Driving is not required for this position.Location:
OffCampus: Mesa/TempeFunding:
No Federal FundingInstructions to Apply
Current Employees and Students should apply directly within Workday using the Jobs Hub. Use this link and log in using SSO:
be considered your application must include all of the following attachments:- Cover letter
- Resume/CV
Note: Multiple documents can be submitted into the attachment box. Alternatively merge all documents into one PDF for submission.
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. NOTE: GA and Intern positions are counted as .5 for job experience (ie. 1 year equals 6 months experience equivalency). Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
