University of Nevada, Las Vegas - Las Vegas, NV
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About the position
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Contract Manager, Grants and Contracts. This position is located in Las Vegas, Nevada in the Office of Sponsored Programs on the UNLV campus. UNLV Administration offers eligible employees the opportunity to work remote from home, in the office, and/or on a flexible schedule. The Contract Manager leads and assists in the review and negotiation of research contracts and grants (federal, state, nonprofit and industry), including master agreements, grant related agreements, consortium agreements, collaboration agreements, material transfer agreements, data transfer agreements, and assist with clinical trials agreements. This position will review subaward agreements and prepare FDP subawards as applicable. This position will work directly with external sponsors, research administrators (RAs), and Financial Research Accountants (FRAs) and other outside parties involved in research. The Contract Manager will also work closely with internal faculty researchers, principal investigators, and administration with regard to research contracts. Additionally, the Contract Manager is responsible in assisting the Senior Contract Manager in the development and implementation of contract management tools, standardization, and developing processes as they relate to contracting with industry, government, and private sponsors for sponsored programs at UNLV.
Responsibilities
- Conducts initial review of proposed contract language for regulations and requirements applicable to assistance and acquisition including OMB Circulars/Uniform Guidance, Federal Acquisition Regulation, Code of Federal Regulations, sponsor specific policies, intellectual property policy, indemnification, Nevada state laws, conflict of interest requirements, publication rights, application of indirect cost rates and other complex concepts in research administration.
- Drafts, reviews and/or revises proposed grants, contracts and material transfer agreements, ensuring compliance with university policy/guidelines and legal requirements including export control.
- Works directly with sponsors to negotiate and resolve contract issues, and prepares contract documents for approval.
- Develop standard invoice for fixed price contracts for payment upon execution.
- Meets with faculty to review and discuss contracts prior to fully executed agreements.
- Reviews subcontracts to other institutions and other entities so that the project work can be done and monitored for compliance efficiently.
- Must flow down provisions from prime award and conform to NSHE and audit related policies.
- Enters fully executed contracts into Workday for award set up.
- Provides faculty with trainings and information on contracts through virtual or in person workshops to ensure compliance updates are disseminated in a timely manner to the campus.
- Assists with contract issues that may arise with other research administration duties in Grants and Contracts.
- Complies with all Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) and University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) policies and standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
- 3 - 5 years of relevant experience.
Nice-to-haves
- Certified Research Administrator (CRA)
Benefits
- Competitive total rewards package including paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
- Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision.
- Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs.
- No state income tax.
- Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools.
- Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.
- Employee recognition and appreciation programs.
- Connect with colleagues with shared interests.
- Personal and professional development opportunities.
- UNLV athletics ticket discounts.
- Statewide employee purchase program discounts.
- RebelCard discounts on and off campus.
- Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost.
- A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard.
- Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles.
