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Position Summary:
The Office of Sponsored Projects is responsible for assisting faculty and other researchers in the preparation and submission of research proposals and the administration of grants and contracts which are awarded to the University. The primary responsibilities of the contracts specialist within the office will be to negotiate subcontracts, professional service agreements, grant agreements, etc. with other institutions and other sources of federal funding, as well as contracts with nonprofit foundations, associations, stated and local government, and other non-industrial entities. This position provides limited delegated signing authority to endorse proposals, and execute select contracts on behalf of the university.
The responsibilities of this position will also include non-financial post award activities such as processing modifications, amendments, and extension for contracts and grants and preparing applicable close-out documents.
Ideal Candidate Statement:
The contracts specialist is expected to have sophisticated knowledge of NIH and/or NSF funding mechanisms.
Workplace Requirements:
This position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position. *Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.
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Full Time
$80k-103k (estimate)
05/09/2024
07/07/2024
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