Job Information
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Contract Administrator in Charlotte, North Carolina
Position Number: 003941
Department: Div of Research (Adm)
Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time
Months Per Year: 12
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Contracts Administrator plays a crucial role in facilitating awards between UNC Charlotte and external sponsors, in data integrity of award information in the electronic research administration system, and in ensuring the funding and execution of research, instruction, and sponsored activities. This role demands negotiation skills and a commitment to upholding university policies and regulatory compliance.
Draft, review, adapt, and negotiate both UNC Charlotte agreements and external sponsor agreements.
Ensure agreements align with university policies, regulatory requirements, and the interests of all involved parties.
Collaborate with an array of external sponsors, including business and industry sectors, non-profit organizations, and federal agencies.
Liaise with representatives from the Office of Legal Affairs, Office of Research Commercialization and Partnerships, Office of Research Protection and Integrity, Office of Research Services, and Office of Sponsored Projects Administration.
Utilize expertise and university resources to solve complex issues arising during negotiation processes.
Assess risks associated with proposed contract terms and take action to eliminate or modify terms to reach mutually acceptable agreements.
Verify all awards are properly set up in the eRA system.
Manage procedures for notification to award management of funded projects.
Keep university stakeholders informed on negotiation progress.
Provide complete and accurate information to fulfill financial and technical reporting obligations of involved parties.
Assist with departmental training efforts covering contract and subcontract administration and other areas as assigned.
Participate in training and support activities for the university community of research administrators.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Experience / Education:
Master’s degree with 1-2 years of related grant management experience; or a Bachelor’s degree with 2-4 years of related grant management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education Skills and Experience:
Experience in research administration at a college or university.
Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulations ( FAR ), agency supplements to the FAR , Code of Federal Regulations ( CFR ), and Circulars of the Office of Management and Budget ( OMB ) is required.
Experience negotiating Federal, State and Local Contracts, Grants and Cooperative agreements.