Contract Administrator
Purpose
Purpose:
Assist the Assistant Vice President for Research in the Review and Negotiation of legal
documents, including Sponsored Research Agreements, Contracts, etc.
Essential Functions
Function 1:
Negotiate contracts and other agreements with various agencies (state and federal government,
private organizations) to achieve agreements satisfactory to all parties.
40 % Time
Function 2:
Draft entire contracts of various types following state laws and Board of Regents' Rules and
Regulations.
30 % Time
Function 3:
Analyze and help prepare contracts, memoranda, leases, opinions and other documents needed to
carry out University objectives.
15 % Time
Function 4:
Assist with dispute resolutions. Provide guidance and advice regarding technology investment
activities.
5 % Time
Function 5:
Research and provide information concerning legal and policy issues of concern to the Office of
Research Administration in areas such as contracts, torts, labor issues, civil procedure, and other
matters.
5 % Time
Function 6:
Advise administration on matters of potential scientific misconduct and compliance with federal
and state regulations.
5 % Time
Function 7:
% Time
Function 8:
% Time
Marginal/Incidental Functions
Marginal/Incidental Functions:
Other functions as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
J.D. degree (Pending Bar admission is acceptable) or PhD. 3 to 5 years related experience in the
practice of law. Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1)
Employment: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title,
summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, major, graduated or not, and
hours completed if not graduated.
Preferred Qualifications:
[None Provided]