Strategic Contracts & Grants Specialist

University of Massachusetts Medical School; Worcester, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical

Dental

Vision coverage

401(a) retirement plan with optional

403(b) plan

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Medical School is seeking a Contract Specialist under the direction of the Director of Sponsored Programs. You will develop, modify, and monitor contract and subaward processing, review research-related documents, and liaison between departments and providers involved in negotiations and approvals.

The role requires drafting contracts, negotiating terms, ensuring compliance with university, state, federal, and sponsor guidelines, and maintaining thorough documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of progressive experience.
• Demonstrate high proficiency in Outlook, Excel, Word and other office software.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and writing skills to communicate with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated time management and problem-solving skills with ability to organize and prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Solicit, prepare, review, negotiate, and amend a full array of agreements, including collaboration and sponsored research agreements and subcontracts.
• Draft outgoing contracts and modifications to Sponsors; negotiate terms and route for reviews and signature.
• Review agreements for compliance with University, State, Federal and sponsor guidelines; advise on exceptions and negotiate with partners.
• Develop and revise processes to increase efficiency of document processing and maintain records in the system of record.
• Perform risk assessment and monitor subrecipients; ensure budget appropriateness and compliance with terms.
• Serve as liaison between departments, legal, state agencies, and sponsors in contract development and approval.
• Collaborate with campus leadership and cross-functional teams to resolve issues and interpret terms.

Skills

Outlook

Excel

Word

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

Office software (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Job description

University of Massachusetts Medical School is seeking a Contract Specialist under the direction of the Director of Sponsored Programs. You will develop, modify, and monitor contract and subaward processing, review research-related documents, and liaison between departments and providers involved in negotiations and approvals.

The role requires drafting contracts, negotiating terms, ensuring compliance with university, state, federal, and sponsor guidelines, and maintaining thorough documentation