Senior Grants & Contracts Officer

University of Nevada, Reno

Reno, Nevada, United States
Competitive + commensurate with education + experi...
Research compliance administration experience
Negotiating complex federal and state contracts
Drafting original grant and contract agreements
The University of Nevada, Reno Office of Sponsored Projects is recruiting a Senior Grants & Contracts Officer to review and negotiate complex sponsored agreements for research faculty

Job Summary

  • The University of Nevada, Reno Office of Sponsored Projects is recruiting a Senior Grants & Contracts Officer to review and negotiate complex sponsored agreements for research faculty.
  • This role involves assessing risks for sub-award recipients, preparing sub-award agreements with necessary flow-down terms, and ensuring compliance with university and regulatory requirements.
  • Employees enjoy competitive retirement benefits with a 19.25% contribution matched by the University, along with health insurance, fitness center memberships, and reduced-rate tuition benefits.

Matching Summary

The University of Nevada, Reno Office of Sponsored Projects is recruiting a Senior Grants & Contracts Officer to review and negotiate complex sponsored agreements for research faculty.

Salary

Competitive and commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Retirement plan: 19.25% contribution matched by University

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Research compliance administration experience
  • Negotiating complex federal and state contracts
  • Drafting original grant and contract agreements
  • Risk assessment of prospective sub-recipients
  • Budget assembly and documentation preparation

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with clinical trial terms negotiation
  • Knowledge of NSHE policies and procedures
  • Ability to serve as backup to manager
  • Input on establishing group practices and procedures

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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