Contracts Specialist

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement:	UNMC is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location	Omaha, NE
Requisition Number:	Staff_13409
Department	Sponsored Programs Administration 50001217
Business Unit	Vice Chancellor for Research
Reg-Temp	Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule	Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM or as needed
Remote/Telecommuting	Full remote (100% remote/telecommuting opportunity
Position Summary	This position exists to protect University researchers and clinicians interested in working with federal, foundation, public, and industry partners to further research, both clinical and non-clinical. As a Contracts Specialist this person interacts with faculty and outside entities such as federal agencies, foundations, state agencies, and private companies and CROs to analyze contract terms, provide risk assessment for the University and promote conformity in contractual agreements relating to University of Nebraska Medical Center research. Within Sponsored Programs Administration, this person is primarily responsible for drafting and negotiating sponsored research agreements, federal contracts (both FAR-based and non-FAR-based), clinical trials agreements, confidentiality agreements, and data use agreements, as well as monitoring the terms of the agreements, maintaining regular contact with legal and IRB/IACUC for compliance issues and ensuring University compliance in contracts and agreements.
Position Details	Additional Information
Posting Category	Operations
Working Title	Contracts Specialist
Job Title	Admin Bus Op Specialist
Salary Grade	AB23S
Appointment Type	B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY
Salary Range	$66,100 - $99,200/annual
Job Requisition Begin Date	09/24/2024
Application Review Date	10/01/2024
Review Date Information:	Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education:	Bachelor's degree
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)	(Will consider additional related post high school education in lieu of required experience)
Required Experience	3 years
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:	Relevant contract negotiation experience in a medical research environment (Will consider additional related post high school education in lieu of required experience)
Required License	No
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?	NA
Required Computer Applications:	Not Applicable
Required Other Computer Applications:
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:	1. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with demonstrated outstanding organizational skills. 2. Demonstrated superior customer service orientation. 3. Extensive knowledge of contract methods and procedures. 4. Ability to work well under deadline pressures without sacrificing accuracy or customer service. 5. Ability to handle a complex portfolio of work in an intensive multi-tasking environment. 6. Well-developed organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills. 7. Ability to work well as part of a team.
Preferred Education:	Master's degree
If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:	JD or Master’s degree in a related field is preferred; experience in the negotiation and management of a variety of types of agreements, with particular interest in sponsored research agreements, federal contracts (both FAR-based and non-FAR-based),clinical trials agreements, confidentiality agreements, and data use agreements; knowledge of University financial and administrative policies and procedures relating to the management of contracts; experience and/or training in negotiating skills and techniques. Background in science is preferred.
Preferred Experience:	NA
Preferred License:	Yes
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:	Certified Research Administrator (CRA), Certified Pre-Award Research Administrator (CPRA)
Preferred Computer Applications:	Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook
Preferred Other Computer Applications:
Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:	Thorough working knowledge of PC-based tools including Microsoft Office Suite, data base administration and other related software.
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EEO Statement

The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment. UNMC is dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and included. UNMC does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNMC complies with all local, state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination, including Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex.

Requisition Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have relevant contract negotiation experience in a medical research environment?
- Yes
- No
* If you do have relevant contract negotiation experience in a medical research environment, please elaborate (If No, indicate NA).
(Open Ended Question)
* How did you hear about this position?
- Careerlink
- Employee Referral
- HERC
- Indeed
- Job Fair
- Lincoln Journal Star
- Linkedin
- Omaha World Herald
- UNMC Job Site
- Facebook
- NEWorks
- Handshake
- Other
* If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.
(Open Ended Question)
* Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
- Yes
- No