Senior Grants & Contracts Officer

University of Nevada, Reno

Reno, Nevada, US
Competitive + commensurate with education + experi...
Experience in research compliance and administration
Negotiating complex federal and state contracts
Drafting and reviewing sponsored agreement terms
The position is responsible for reviewing, negotiating, and processing sponsored projects awards, grants, and contracts for University research faculty

Job Summary

  • The position is responsible for reviewing, negotiating, and processing sponsored projects awards, grants, and contracts for University research faculty.
  • The role serves as a back-up to the Grants & Contracts Manager and negotiates terms on clinical trials and complex federal and state contracts.
  • Employees are eligible for a generous retirement plan with a 19.25% contribution matched by the University and full vesting on the first day.

Matching Summary

The position is responsible for reviewing, negotiating, and processing sponsored projects awards, grants, and contracts for University research faculty.

Salary

Competitive and commensurate with education and experience; 19.25% retirement contribution matched by University; Reduced-rate tuition benefit available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Experience in research compliance and administration
  • Negotiating complex federal and state contracts
  • Drafting and reviewing sponsored agreement terms

Nice-to-have

  • Input on establishing group practices and procedures
  • Devising and refining agreement templates
  • Serving as backup to Grants & Contracts Manager

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree and Four years of related professional work experience
  • Master's Degree and Two years of related professional work experience
  • Experience in research compliance and administration

Work Rights

Not specified

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