Contracts Administrator, Sponsored Programs (I/II)

University of Maryland, Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Baltimore's Office of Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA) is seeking a Contracts Administrator I or II to support investigators and departmental administrators through the life cycle of sponsored projects. The Contracts team ensures compliance with federal/state laws, university policies, and sponsor requirements, and serves as the liaison with sponsoring agencies.

The role involves reviewing awards, negotiating terms, and guiding submissions, with responsibilities

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or related field.
• 1–2 years of administrative experience in a business office setting or research administration.
• Knowledge of federal/state policies and NIH requirements is helpful.
• Experience with Kuali Research or data warehouses is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic technical guidance on contracts and submissions for compliance.
• Review awards for completeness and ensure compliance with policies.
• Negotiate basic terms with sponsors.
• Communicate with faculty, staff, and sponsors to finalize contracts.
• Identify issues in contract or application processes.
• Support post-award actions and cost-principle knowledge.
• Ensure closeout documents are complete and accurate.
• Suggest improvements to workflows and processes.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Policy interpretation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or related field

Tools

Kuali Research

Data warehouse

Reporting tools

Job description

The University of Maryland Baltimore's Office of Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA) is seeking a Contracts Administrator I or II to support investigators and departmental administrators through the life cycle of sponsored projects. The Contracts team ensures compliance with federal/state laws, university policies, and sponsor requirements, and serves as the liaison with sponsoring agencies.

The role involves reviewing awards, negotiating terms, and guiding submissions, with responsibilities