Contract Administrator

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Contract Administrator
The candidate will represent the University in various capacities and assume principal responsibility for negotiation and execution of non-funded research agreements (and agreements with incidental costs) with various sponsors. Will support all research units at the University and occasionally, academic units when there is research crossover. These agreements will include non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), material transfer agreements (MTAs), licensing agreements, data use agreements, research memorandums of understanding (MOU), loan agreements, and membership agreements. Position will require independent review, writing and negotiation of binding complex agreements with all sponsors, including industrial, federal, state, and foundation sponsors. Responsible for maintaining all records associated with the proposal, negotiation, and execution of each Agreement in the Office of Research Administration's system of record. Responsible for administering policy waivers (i.e. IP and Restricted Research) when required in support of unfunded agreements. Provide training and assistance to departments when needed to support the requirements of an agreement. Liaise with ORA administrators, OTC, the Development Office, and Departments, when agreements are related to sponsored projects, technology commercialization, or proposal development activities. Have signature delegation authorizing the Contract Manager to sign and bind the University primarily for unfunded agreements. Understand and abide by University Policy, State of Maryland law, and Federal law. May supervise one Contract Administrator. Should have a Bachelor's degree. Master's or J.D. degree is preferred. Must have 5-7 years of experience in sponsored projects or contracts administration, including 3 years in writing, negotiating, and administrating complex agreements. Contract review and negotiation background preferred. Supervisory experience preferred.

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