Contract Administrator Manager Jobs

A leading University is seeking a Administrative Manager to support the advancement of critical research initiatives. This position will support the School of Engineering and works at the interface of technology and medicine on challenges that are critical to the advancement of health and scientific discovery. Under administrative direction of the School Director, the Assistant Director provides leadership to enhance and increase the success of the research enterprise of the Engineering School. As such, the Engineering School is seeking a candidate who has demonstrated success in building a collaborative team and effectively supporting research advancement strategies and proactive activities.

The position directs and supervises pre- and post-award management of the unit’s sponsored research projects by providing oversight of the research pre-award team in the development, preparation, and submission of sponsored projects proposals to various funding agencies and oversight of the post-award team in the administration and financial oversight of sponsored and non-sponsored projects and leads the professional development of the staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisory experience (May include an education equivalent)
• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 7+ years of experience in any combination of the following areas: procurement (federal, state, or industrial), proposal submissions, contract negotiation, grant and contract administration and financial administration

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working across multiple disciplines, in transdisciplinary environment.
• Experience in analytical skills.
• Experience in working with large groups of faculty in the pre- and post-award context and with a variety of sponsors in a high-volume, fast-paced environment that is subject to quickly changing priorities and deadlines.
• Evidence of supervision including leadership, team coordination, and performance building.
• Experience working in higher education.
• Demonstrated knowledge of policies, regulations, and strategies pertaining to proposal, grants, and contracts administration.