Rice University · 3 hours ago
Assistant Director for Contracts
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$83K/yr - $106K/yr
4+ years expRice University is seeking an Assistant Director for Contracts in the Office of Sponsored Projects, which is responsible for reviewing and signing proposals in compliance with federal and university policies. The role involves drafting, negotiating, and supervising a range of contracts and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations while collaborating with various stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Performs highly advanced (expert-level) contract management work
Assists in planning, coordinating, and monitoring the research activities of the unit
Develops and administers procedures designed to comply with appropriate regulations relating to the administration of government and private research grants and contracts and for the interpretation and application of such procedures and regulations
Analyzes proposed grants contract proposals and awards for special conditions/restrictions and establishes controls as needed to ensure full compliance
Assists Principal Investigators and their staff to ensure allowability and allocability available to them by counseling and/or disseminating information and guidelines of the various granting agencies
Adjust budgets dependent on contract requirements
Coordinates activities in establishing grant protocol with institutions that may be involved in similar activities as named by the grant
Assists in the development of progress plans with professional organizations relative to the objective and purpose of grant funding for a particular area of research or training
Compiles financial and personnel reports for grants and contracts at the departmental or school level
Negotiate with the agency regarding the renewal of the contract/subcontract
Oversees proper close-out of grants and contracts, including final financial reports to grant agency
Advises and trains members of the contracts team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year for year basis may be substituted
4 years of grant management experience
Advanced knowledge of in reviewing and negotiating agreements and contracts
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
The ability to manage status and reporting requirements for multiple contracts
Leadership Skills
Team Management
Customer Service Orientation
Preferred
Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM)
Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD)
CPCM (Certified Professional Contract Manager)
Company
Rice University
Rice University is a private research university that focuses on providing undergraduate education services.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Rice University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (113)
2024 (81)
2023 (71)
2022 (65)
2021 (82)
2020 (86)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$80.9MKey Investors
National Heart, Lung and Blood InstituteAdvanced Research Projects Agency for HealthUS Department of Energy
2024-09-19Grant
2024-08-13Grant· $18M
2023-07-27Grant
Leadership Team
Ken Medlock
James A Baker III and Susan G Baker Fellow in Energy and Resource Economics
Kyle Judah
Executive Director, Liu Idea Lab for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (Lilie)
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