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Contracts Specialist I
27560-Bioengineering
Houston, USA
Full-time
Mid
Hybrid
Discovered 3 weeks ago
Client service
Key Skills for This Role
Client service
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Skills:
- Ability to draft, negotiate and conclude industry research agreements under the supervision of management
- Understanding of university research environment and policies
- Ability to clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences, Rice faculty, staff, and students; external university and industry partners; and all levels of management
- Analytical and problem solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to administer contracts and grants
- Strong service orientation, demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, action-oriented, customer-focused service environment
- Detail oriented and ability to work well independently, but also ability to seek out assistance when needed
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize a variety of tasks and demands
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn applicable university and departmental systems
- Preferences:
- Experience working in a university setting or negotiating research-related agreements with universities
- Essential Functions:
- Negotiates and finalizes non-disclosure and material transfer agreements, drafts language to comply with University, Federal and other regulatory policies, requirements and conditions
- Under supervision of management, negotiates and finalizes other research-related agreements as assigned
- Identifies contractual and policy issues such as research integrity policies, conflicts of interest, export control, and accounting, raises issues to appropriate university officials, and provides follow through until resolved
- Interprets and explains contract terms and conditions to students, faculty and staff
- Collects and documents necessary internal approvals before contract execution, e.g., intellectual property assignments, required internal NDAs and acknowledgement letters
- Facilitates interactions with other university research administration offices
- Assists management and other Industrial Contracts Specialists in revising standard agreements to reflect changes in University policies, Federal regulations and laws
- Participates in developing ideas for more effective client service
- Assists in the development and training as needed
- Performs all other duties as assigned
- Rice University HR | Benefits: https://knowledgecafe.rice.edu/benefits Rice Mission and Values: Mission and Values | Rice University
- Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and welcoming the fullness of diversity into our candidate pools. Rice considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Rice also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. If an applicant requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please get in touch with Rice University’s Human Resources Office via email at [email protected] for support.
- If you have any additional questions, please email us at [email protected]. Thank you for your interest in employment with Rice University.
Qualifications
- Ability to draft, negotiate and conclude industry research agreements under the supervision of management
- Understanding of university research environment and policies
- Ability to clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences, Rice faculty, staff, and students; external university and industry partners; and all levels of management
- Analytical and problem solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to administer contracts and grants
- Strong service orientation, demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, action-oriented, customer-focused service environment
- Detail oriented and ability to work well independently, but also ability to seek out assistance when needed
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize a variety of tasks and demands
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn applicable university and departmental systems
- Experience working in a university setting or negotiating research-related agreements with universities
- Negotiates and finalizes non-disclosure and material transfer agreements, drafts language to comply with University, Federal and other regulatory policies, requirements and conditions
- Under supervision of management, negotiates and finalizes other research-related agreements as assigned
- Identifies contractual and policy issues such as research integrity policies, conflicts of interest, export control, and accounting, raises issues to appropriate university officials, and provides follow through until resolved
- Interprets and explains contract terms and conditions to students, faculty and staff
- Collects and documents necessary internal approvals before contract execution, e.g., intellectual property assignments, required internal NDAs and acknowledgement letters
- Facilitates interactions with other university research administration offices
- Assists management and other Industrial Contracts Specialists in revising standard agreements to reflect changes in University policies, Federal regulations and laws
- Participates in developing ideas for more effective client service
- Assists in the development and training as needed
- Performs all other duties as assigned
- Rice University HR | Benefits: https://knowledgecafe.rice.edu/benefits
- Rice Mission and Values: Mission and Values | Rice University
- Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and welcoming the fullness of diversity into our candidate pools. Rice considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Rice also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. If an applicant requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please get in touch with Rice University’s Human Resources Office via email at [email protected] for support.
- If you have any additional questions, please email us at [email protected]. Thank you for your interest in employment with Rice University.
About 27560-Bioengineering
Higher Education5402 employeesFounded 1891
Private nonprofit research university serving undergraduate and graduate students through education and research in Houston, Texas.
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