Research Contracts Manager, Sponsored Projects

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

University at Buffalo seeks a Contracts Manager for Sponsored Projects Services to review, draft, negotiate, and finalize research contracts and related agreements in alignment with Research Foundation and university requirements. The role involves cross-unit collaboration to support negotiation and administration of contracts in compliance with policies and procedures.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree with 3 years’ experience and strong MS Office skills; JD preferred, with 3+

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years’ progressive experience in professional setting.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, negotiate, and finalize a wide range of contracts and related agreements, while ensuring compliance with institutional policies and applicable laws.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, legal counsel, compliance offices, and external partners to gather information and documents to facilitate contract negotiation and execution.
• Conduct thorough contract analysis to identify potential risks and issues and provide recommendations for mitigation.
• Offer input on contract language and institutional risk, referring legal questions to appropriate counsel.
• Stay apprised of evolving compliance regulations and incorporate those into future agreements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Contract drafting & negotiation

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

University at Buffalo seeks a Contracts Manager for Sponsored Projects Services to review, draft, negotiate, and finalize research contracts and related agreements in alignment with Research Foundation and university requirements. The role involves cross-unit collaboration to support negotiation and administration of contracts in compliance with policies and procedures.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree with 3 years’ experience and strong MS Office skills; JD preferred, with 3+