Research Contracts & Grants Officer

University of Miami; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami's Office of Research Administration seeks a Contracts and Grants Officer 2 to independently negotiate research contracts in line with sponsor requirements and UM policies, supporting a portfolio of academic departments and units.

Responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating terms, advising faculty on sponsored research administration, and coordinating with IRB, Risk Management, Tech Transfer and General Counsel to ensure compliant, efficient project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required; advanced degree preferred.
• CRA certification preferred but not required.
• Minimum 3 years of contracting experience in sponsored/unfunded research and outbound subaward agreements.
• Knowledge of NIH, DOD, NSF, NASA, DOE, Uniform Guidance, Export Control and FAR.
• Ability to work independently, with strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Drafts, reviews, analyzes, and negotiates terms and conditions of research contracts.
• Provides guidance to faculty and staff on sponsored research administration.
• Collaborates with IRB, Risk Management, Technology Transfer, Export Control, General Counsel and others to manage projects efficiently.
• Keeps abreast of regulatory changes relevant to the contracts portfolio.
• Adheres to university policies and protects university assets.

Skills

Contracting knowledge

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Independent judgment

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Advanced degree

Job description

The University of Miami's Office of Research Administration seeks a Contracts and Grants Officer 2 to independently negotiate research contracts in line with sponsor requirements and UM policies, supporting a portfolio of academic departments and units.

Responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating terms, advising faculty on sponsored research administration, and coordinating with IRB, Risk Management, Tech Transfer and General Counsel to ensure compliant, efficient project