Contract Negotiator - Sponsored Programs Administration

$62,300 - $62,300/Yr

Augusta University - Augusta, GA

Full-time - Entry Level

Augusta, GA

Educational Services

About the position

The Contract Negotiator in Sponsored Programs Administration at Augusta University is responsible for facilitating and negotiating sponsored programs agreements, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and university policies. This role involves protecting the interests of the university and its affiliates in various areas such as budgeting, intellectual property rights, and liability. The position requires collaboration with investigators and the Office of Legal Affairs to ensure that agreements are properly negotiated and executed.

Responsibilities

• Receive and review contracts and other sponsored programs agreements.
• Edit and negotiate agreements to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Identify when legal review is necessary and seek advice from the Office of Legal Affairs.
• Confirm that final agreements include required budgetary and non-budgetary terms.
• Track contracts and grants from inception to execution, documenting the status of agreements.
• Process amendments and modifications to agreements.
• Update contract information in the pre-award database.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of two years of related experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Contracting experience or other relevant advanced degree.
• Familiarity with grant and contract negotiation issues.
• Knowledge of federal contracting and subcontracting issues (FAR).
• Prior experience in sponsored research or familiarity with healthcare law.
• Experience negotiating terms in legal agreements or paralegal work.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Teachers Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan
• Earned vacation time
• Sick leave
• 13 paid holidays
• Tuition Assistance Program for eligible employees