Strategic Industry Contracts Specialist

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision, Dental, Life, Disability plans

Paid vacation & holidays

Sick time & longevity pay

Retirement plan with employer matching

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an Industry Sponsored Contract Specialist to support Discovery to Impact in Austin, TX. You will draft, review and negotiate sponsored research agreements, non-disclosures, and subcontracts, ensuring regulatory and university policy compliance.

You will provide expert guidance on terms, manage a high-volume portfolio and collaborate with internal offices to address issues, with a focus on protecting institutional interests and facilitating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Six years of experience drafting and negotiating sponsored research agreements and research-related contracts.
• Experience negotiating with federal, state, academic, industry, and other partners.
• Thorough knowledge of federal, state, local and University guidelines and regulations.
• Highly skilled in complex contract negotiations and portfolio management.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate sponsored research agreements, outgoing sub-award agreements, non-financial agreements and related research contracts to ensure compliance with University policies and regulations.
• Provide expert written and verbal advice regarding contractual requirements and policies; improve contract workflow.
• Oversee daily management of the assigned agreement portfolio and maintain thorough documentation in UT Research Management Suite.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Legal/Regulatory knowledge

Communication

MS Word & Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

UTRMS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an Industry Sponsored Contract Specialist to support Discovery to Impact in Austin, TX. You will draft, review and negotiate sponsored research agreements, non-disclosures, and subcontracts, ensuring regulatory and university policy compliance.

You will provide expert guidance on terms, manage a high-volume portfolio and collaborate with internal offices to address issues, with a focus on protecting institutional interests and facilitating