Remote Jobs
Contract Specialist (Remote) - Joint Research Office for Contracts
What's your preference?
Job Description
- Req#: JR92265
Employer Industry: Higher Education and Research Administration
Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary range up to $128,800 annually
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance
- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time
- Opportunities for career advancement, including tuition coverage for you and your family
- Supportive work environment promoting wellness and mental health resources
- Engaging role with a significant impact on research and academic collaborations
What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Manage the contract portfolio of departments and schools, including the review and negotiation of various types of research agreements
- Advise faculty and staff on contractual relationships or negotiations that may arise
- Review and interpret contract and agency guidelines to safeguard university interests
- Ensure high-level service support to principal investigators and administrators while evaluating transaction risks
- Maintain electronic records and provide strategic data reports to senior administration as needed
What is Required (Qualifications):
- J.D. - Juris Doctor degree
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in contract negotiation or research administration
- Ability to independently plan and prioritize work involving complex problems and decisions
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills
- Strong judgment and analytical skills to address unusual contractual circumstances
How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- 2 years of experience specifically in research administration or contract negotiation
- Detail-oriented with strong diplomacy and negotiation skills
- Experience drafting agreements and managing employee relationships
- Familiarity with policies and procedures related to research contracts
- Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
#HigherEducation #ResearchAdministration #ContractNegotiation #CareerOpportunity #CompetitiveBenefits
"We prioritize candidate privacy and champion equal-opportunity employment. Central to our mission is our partnership with companies that share this commitment. We aim to foster a fair, transparent, and secure hiring environment for all. If you encounter any employer not adhering to these principles, please bring it to our attention immediately. We are not the EOR (Employer of Record) for this position. Our role in this specific opportunity is to connect outstanding candidates with a top-tier employer."About the company
The best remote jobs for you
Notice
Talentify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Talentify provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities, including disabled veterans. Request assistance at accessibility@talentify.io or 407-000-0000.
Federal law requires every new hire to complete Form I-9 and present proof of identity and U.S. work eligibility.
An Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) will score your job-related skills and responses. Bias-audit & data-use details: www.talentify.io/bias-audit-report. NYC applicants may request an alternative process or accommodation at aedt@talentify.io or 407-000-0000.