Kennesaw State University · 19 hours ago
Contracts Specialist - Office of Research
Kennesaw, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$59K/yr - $65K/yr
2+ years expKennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country, dedicated to transforming lives through academic excellence and innovative research. The Contracts Specialist will manage contract activities, including negotiations and drafting agreements, while building relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support research administration.
Education
Responsibilities
Manages internal and external contract review and negotiations for assigned research related agreements
Drafts and manages Independent Contractor Agreements and outgoing Subawards
Reviews and may draft other research related agreements including but not limited to Data Use Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements, and Confidentiality Agreements
Works closely with KSU Legal Division on contract review
Responsible for institutional contracts award acceptance and set up
Routes required agreements in various systems
Monitors and tracks the status of agreements
Interacts regularly with and provides high quality customer service to faculty and other staff throughout the contract development and review process
Contributes to Sponsored Programs website to ensure it is user-friendly, has useful information, and is up to date
Facilitates Just-In-Time and other pre-award actions requiring institutional authorized review
Aids in electronic system management for contract tracking and status updates
Serves as primary intermediary with all pertinent sponsors, faculty, staff and campus entities
Ensures adherence to quality standards, all policies, and award regulations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
Two (2) years of related work experience in grant award and/or contract management and review within a university, non-profit, or academic medical center setting
Ability to read and interpret complex documents
Desire and ability to provide outstanding service to faculty and staff
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
Knowledge of federal grant regulations
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
Preferred
Certified Research Administrator (CRA)
Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education
Experience with applying and interpreting Unifor Guidance 2 CFR 200, federal agency specific regulations, and non-federal sponsor guidelines
Experience with electronic grants management system
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
13 paid holidays
Vacation
Generous retirement plans
Tuition waiver
Wellness options
And much more!
Company
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw State University is a public, coeducational, comprehensive university located in Kennesaw, Georgia
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.31MKey Investors
National Cemetery Administration
2024-06-17Grant· $0.31M
2022-03-02Grant
Leadership Team
Anna Bilyeu
Educational Technology Specialist/Project Lead with KSU iTeach
Steven Smalt
Accounting Professor
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