Award Negotiator / Senior Award Negotiator

UIUC

Urbana, IL, United States
Hybrid
Contract negotiation experience
Research administration background
Federal and state law compliance
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking an Award Negotiator/Senior Award Negotiator to handle the negotiation of contracts, grants, and agreements related to sponsored research projects. The role requires strong negotiation skills and an understanding of compliance with laws and university policies, with opportunities for hybrid or remote work arrangements

Job Summary

  • This role involves independently negotiating a wide range of research agreements on behalf of the University's Board of Trustees.
  • The position requires balancing sponsor expectations with university policies, compliance requirements, and academic freedom.
  • Candidates will advise faculty and administrators on complex issues regarding regulatory compliance, intellectual property, and publication rights.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking an Award Negotiator/Senior Award Negotiator to handle the negotiation of contracts, grants, and agreements related to sponsored research projects. The role requires strong negotiation skills and an understanding of compliance with laws and university policies, with opportunities for hybrid or remote work arrangements.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Contract negotiation experience
  • Research administration background
  • Federal and state law compliance
  • Autonomous decision making
  • Complex agreement management

Nice-to-have

  • Strong presentation skills
  • Subject matter expertise in policy
  • Willingness to travel overnight
  • Team collaboration abilities
  • Professional development mindset

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in legal studies or business law
  • Two+ years experience in contract negotiation
  • Experience in sponsored program review
  • CRA certification preferred
  • Not eligible for work authorization sponsorship

Work Rights

Must have valid US work authorization

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