Assistant Director for Contracts and Agreements - Job at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC

Assistant Director for Contracts and Agreements

Boone, NC

Posted 13 days ago

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Position Title	Assistant Director for Contracts and Agreements
Working Location (City, State)	Boone, NC
Faculty Rank	No
Provide Rank	N/A
Position Number	097181
Department	Office of Research - 282000
Description of University	Appalachian State University, in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

Position Summary Information

Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution. 2 years of directly related experience. Skills and experience with contract/agreement preparation, review, and negotiation. Experience working with a variety of collaborators/sponsors and agreement types. Computer applications and database experience. Ability to work under pressure, prioritize, meet deadlines, and process large amounts of information. Effective communicator who can assist diverse clientele using multiple modalities (i.e., in person, phone, written, electronic, etc.). Able to work independently or as a member of a large, complex support team.
License/Certification Required	N/A
Preferred Qualifications	3 years of sponsored project contract and agreement experience. Experience with federal, state, private, industry and other government contract and agreement regulations, restrictions and sponsored project guidelines. Certified Research Administrator (CRA).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities	The Office of Research enhances and supports the Appalachian State University research, scholarship, and creative activity enterprise by expanding access to and facilitating the management of research opportunities. The Sponsored Programs unit assists with sponsored project applications, internal reviews and approvals, negotiation of awards and other related agreements, preparation and negotiation of outgoing agreements, and oversight of the sponsors' programmatic terms and conditions throughout the life of each award. The Assistant Director for Contracts and Agreements (ADCA) provides support for the administration and processing of contracts and agreements for sponsored research projects as well as research-related data use, material transfer, and confidentiality agreements in support of the Office of Research mission. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Contract Review: Identify, define, and resolve issues related to sponsored project contracting activities in accordance with federal, other government, funding agency, and institutional policies and regulations. Prepare contracts and agreements to support research activity. Engage in negotiation on behalf of Appalachian State University's Office of Research. Provide expertise in identifying needs for contract finalization and meeting all federal, other government, funding agency, and institutional policies and regulations. Support Appalachian State's research community in the administration of contracts and agreements for research, service, and creative projects, funded and unfunded. Utilize and maintain systems and procedures related to the processing of contracts and agreements. Prepare letters of exception identifying objectionable contract requirements at the proposal stage of a project. Verify the accuracy and completeness of agreements and related internal documents and databases. Communication: Investigate and answer questions from external agencies, researchers, fiscal officers, research administrators and others. Interact with collaborating units both internal to the Office of Research (i.e., Research Protections, etc.) and other units across the University (i.e., Office of General Counsel, Risk Management, Schools & Colleges, etc.) for the successful completion of contract and agreement review and execution. Interact with research faculty and professional staff across the University for the successful completion of contract review and execution. Collaboration and team development: Promote and cultivate relationships with faculty and University administrators. Interact with Sponsored Programs and Office of Research colleagues. Interact with sponsor representatives. Possess flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Other: Maintain a high degree of professionalism. Attend and participate in professional development opportunities, including national and regional programs hosted by professional organizations or funding agencies. Perform special projects and other responsibilities as required.
Type of Position	Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty	Staff/Non-Faculty
Appointment Type	1.0
Work Schedule/Hours	Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; with some flexibility for special events.
Number of Hours Per Week	40
Number of Months Per Year	12
Mandatory Staff	No
Suggested Salary Range	$55,000 - $74,000
Physical Demands of Position	Typical physical demands of a professional position within a university.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date	10/23/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins	11/01/2023
Proposed Date of Hire	11/20/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants	For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University's Job Board: Cover Letter Resume List of three professional references with contact information
Search Chair Name	Charna Howson
Search Chair Email	howsonck@appstate.edu
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Posting Number	201501289P

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Job Summary

Company

Appalachian State University

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full Time

Hours per Week

Work Hours (i.e. shift)

Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

2+ years