Contract Manager, Office of Sponsored Programs [R0147640]
Contract Manager, Office of Sponsored Programs [R0147640]
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The University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) appreciates your interest in employment. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:
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Job Description
The University of Nevada Las Vegas invites applications for Contract Manager Grants and Contracts R0147640.
This position is located in Las Vegas Nevada in the Office of Sponsored Programs on the UNLV campus. UNLV Administration offers eligible employees the opportunity to work remote from home in the office and/or on aflexible/hybridschedule.
ROLE of the POSITION
The Contract Manager assists in the review and negotiation of research contracts and grants (federal state nonprofit and industry) including master agreements grant related agreements consortium agreements collaboration agreements material transfer agreements data transfer agreements and assist with clinical trials agreements.
This position will prepare and track all subaward agreements; agreements will flow down terms and conditions from prime awards (federal state nonprofit and industry).
This position will work directly with external sponsors research administrators (RAs) and Financial Research Accountants (FRAs) and other outside parties involved in research. The Contract Manager will also work closely with internal faculty researchers principal investigators and administration with regard to research contracts. Additionally the Contract Manager is responsible in assisting the Senior Contract Manager in the development and implementation of contract management tools standardization and developing processes as they relate to contracting with industry government and private sponsors for sponsored programs at UNLV.
Primary Job Duties
Conducts initial review of proposed contract language for regulations and requirements applicable to assistance and acquisition including OMB Circulars/Uniform Guidance Federal Acquisition Regulation Code of Federal Regulations sponsor specific policies intellectual property policy indemnification Nevada state laws conflict of interest requirements publication rights application of indirect cost rates and other complex concepts in research administration
Drafts reviews and/or revises proposed grants contracts and material transfer agreements ensuring compliance with university policy/guidelines and legal requirements including export control.
Works directly with sponsors to negotiate and resolve contract issues and prepares contract documents for approval.
Develop standard invoice for fixed price contracts for payment upon execution
Meets with faculty to review and discuss contracts prior to fully executed agreements.
Prepares subawards and subcontracts to other institutions and other entities so that the project work can be done and monitored for compliance efficiently.
Must flow down provisions from prime award and conform to NSHE and audit related policies.
Enters fully executed contracts into Workday for award set up.
Set up awarded contracts in Workday
Provides faculty with trainings and information on contracts through virtual or in person workshops to ensure compliance updates are disseminated in a timely manner to the campus.
Assists with contract issues that may arise with other research administration duties in Grants and Contracts.
Complies with all Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) and University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) policies and standards.
This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time with or without notice in accordance with the needs of the organization.
Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE
Required
Demonstrated knowledge of relevant federal state and local regulations non-profit sponsor policies campus and system-wide policies and procedures and terminology pertaining to extramural research in the context of a large institution of higher education with a teaching hospital. Expert knowledge and understanding of Uniform Guidance FAR agency supplemental clauses patent and copyright laws and Federal flow-through award terms.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience necessary to manage a high volume of contracts involving the most complex terms and conditions; international issues; multi-site collaborations; city county and state contracts; non-profit contracts; industry agreements; outgoing subcontracts; memoranda of understanding; master agreements; multi-party agreements; teaming agreements; incoming Material Transfer Agreements (MTA); Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADA); facility access agreements; equipment loan agreements and visitor agreements.
Working knowledge of general compliance concepts that guide relationships between University and Sponsors and Principal Investigators and Administrators; providing techniques to maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders; ability to create and implement internal control concepts and techniques; Knowledge of external and internal audit practices.
Effectively deliver and assist with on-going training in a broad range of complex topics in the research administration field to the campus research community and OSP staff to enhance skills and provide guidance in successfully navigating processes procedures and policies.
SKILLS
Required
Advanced skill and demonstrated experience to negotiate sponsored project agreements independently with an understanding of the consequences of acceptance or denial; identify key issues and propose alternative language that is acceptable to the parties; analyze and interpret all terms and conditions to protect the high priority interests of the University.
Exceptional interpersonal skills to deliver effective professional research administration expertise to all levels of faculty staff and non-University entities. Develop and maintain positive and effective interactions demonstrating respect for the views of others; treat others with dignity and foster the values of diversity and inclusion.
Demonstrated skill to apply interpret and implement complex policy technical and legal concepts to a wide variety of situations and to use mature judgment in resolving related issues and problems. Constituencies at all levels of management with strong customer service orientation and skills.
Excellent project management skills including the ability to set project objectives determine and address potential barriers; identify required resources identify process steps and milestones; and adjust action plans to achieve desired outcomes and adhere to tight deadlines.
Advanced skill to analyze existing policy and procedure to offer substantive recommendations for improved efficiencies in office-wide operations and improve overall service to the campus research community.
ABILITIES
Required
Demonstrated ability to utilize expertise to effectively perform complex review and negotiations to benefit the university.
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex information and formulate logical and objective conclusions.
Exceptional written and oral skills to compose and deliver clear and concise communications to explain advanced concepts and procedures to individuals at various knowledge levels.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively using appropriate vocabulary considering the audience for the purposes of influencing informing eliciting counseling persuading mediating negotiating in groups and one-on-one and to work collaboratively.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires aBachelors Degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and5 7 years experience. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Certified Research Administrator (CRA)
COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES
A successful candidate will support diversity equity and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.
SALARY
Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions. Salary range $85000 - $100000 dependent on experience.
Competitive total rewards package including:
Paid time off sick leave and holidays
Excellent health insurance including medical dental and vision
Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
No state income tax
Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
Tuition discounts for spouses domestic partners and dependents
PERKS
Employee recognition and appreciation programs
UNLV athletics ticket discounts
Statewide employee purchase program discounts
Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
A comprehensive onboarding program Rebels: Onboard
Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
HOW TO APPLY
Submit a letter of interest a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience and the names addresses and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.
Although this position will remain open until filled review of candidates materials will begin on June 30th 2025.
Materials should be addressed to Hallie Lyons Search Committee Chair and must be submitted through Workday as we do not accept emailed materials.
For assistance with the application process please contact UNLV Human Resources at or .
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES
UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the Find Jobs process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday type Find Jobs in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number R0147640 in the search box.
If you complete an application outside of the internal application process your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.
PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1957 UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30000 students and more than 3600 faculty and staff. To date UNLV has conferred more than 152000 degrees producing more than 130000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty educating the regions diversifying population and workforce driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.
Here at UNLV we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Reports annual listing of the nations most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.
For more information visit us on line at:
EEO/AA STATEMENT
The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age (40 or older) disability whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities) gender (including pregnancy related conditions) military status or military obligations sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information national origin race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles afros bantu knots curls braids locks and twists) color or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class including unlawful harassment which is a form of discrimination is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination to prevent its recurrence to remedy its effects and to discipline those responsible. Women minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
TITLE IX STATEMENT
The University of Nevada Las Vegas does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The Universitys commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito J.D. Title IX Coordinator University of Nevada Las Vegas 4505 S. Maryland Parkway Box 451062 Las Vegas NV 89154-1062 Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553 Telephone: ; Email: or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1- FAX: ; TDD: 1-; Email: ; or to both.
Information pertaining to the Universitys grievance procedures and grievance process including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.
SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT
UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.
JOB CATEGORY
Administrative Faculty
YesFull-Time Equivalent
100.0%Required Attachment(s)
Submit a letter of interest a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience and the names addresses and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted.
Posting Close Date
Note to Applicant
This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verifiedHR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty members first day of employment.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
As part of the hiring process applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
For positions that require driving evidence of a valid drivers license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.
All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements (if a closing date is provided).
Recruitments that provide a work scheduleare subject to change based on organizational needs.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
