Award Negotiator / Senior Award Negotiator

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Urbana, IL, United States
Base: $70,000 to $75,000 (award negotiator); $72,0...
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Independent contract negotiation experience
Knowledge of federal and state regulations
Ability to manage complex sponsorship agreements
** The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking an Award Negotiator/Senior Award Negotiator to manage and negotiate research agreements, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. The role is crucial for enabling collaborations between university researchers and external sponsors, offering a hybrid work arrangement. **

Job Summary

  • This role ensures researchers can confidently collaborate with government agencies, corporations, and international partners by negotiating a wide range of research agreements.
  • The position requires independently applying relevant international, federal, and state laws to ensure compliance within all sponsored project terms and conditions.
  • The University offers a highly competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, and tuition waivers.

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** The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking an Award Negotiator/Senior Award Negotiator to manage and negotiate research agreements, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. The role is crucial for enabling collaborations between university researchers and external sponsors, offering a hybrid work arrangement. **

Salary

Base: $70,000 to $75,000 (Award Negotiator); $72,000 to $77,000 (Senior Award Negotiator); Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, Tuition waivers

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Independent contract negotiation experience
  • Knowledge of federal and state regulations
  • Ability to manage complex sponsorship agreements

Nice-to-have

  • Strong presentation and teaching skills
  • Experience in university pre-award administration
  • Willingness to attend professional conferences

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in legal studies or business law
  • Two+ years experience in contract negotiation
  • Research administration experience preferred for Senior level

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