Contracts Administration Manager jobs in South Bend, IN

The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a Research Contracts, Program Manager (Level II or III) (Remote optional).

Applications will be accepted until 3/31/2022.

Notre Dame Research (NDR) does amazing things! Researchers at the University of Notre Dame advance human understanding to do good in the world. Notre Dame Research Administration (NDRA) is integral to this mission. If you find passion in making a difference in a research environment and satisfaction in meeting customer needs, we want you to join our team.

We are recruiting an energetic professional to work as a Research Contracts, Program Manager (RCPM) within NDRA. This position is perfect for someone looking to build and manage a diverse portfolio of research contracting experiences, including federal, foundation, and industry sponsors. The RCPM will have a wide range of scientific and technical responsibilities and gain exposure to researchers from many disciplines and other stakeholders across campus.

We want talented Research Contracts professionals like you to join us in continuing our endeavor in doing good in the world. With Notre Dame's unique mission, growing research program, and commitment to our research professionals, we believe there is no better place for you to choose to share your talents than with our University. We hope you join us!

The ability to work both independently and within a team is critical for success in the RCPM role. While we are looking for someone who enjoys contract work, we are searching for those who also enjoy learning new things and will find unique ways to share their talents with the organization. NDR nurtures professional growth through internal and external training and participation in professional organizations.

NDRA's RCPM team manages the receipt, review, approval, and establishment of all sponsored program awards within Notre Dame's portfolio, currently over $138M annually. RCPM activities include:

• Proficiently review, negotiate and accept agreements related to research (collaborative research agreements, MOUs, material transfer agreements, non-disclosure agreements, etc.)
• Establish and negotiate sub-awards with sub-recipients of all types and research consulting agreements.
• Proficiently draft and execute customized contracts for non-standard situations, such as Industry Master Sponsored Research Agreements (MSRA) and Industrial Testing Agreements.
• Support University compliance requirements such as IRB, export control, sub-recipient monitoring, FFATA, and technical and intellectual property reporting requirements.
• Maintain information and documentation in our electronic research administration systems, and interface with Grants Program Management (GPM) staff for financial and programmatic award management.
  

We are searching for professional (level II) and senior professional (level III) research contracts professionals. We welcome applications from candidates looking to work remotely or who wish to work on our beautiful campus near South Bend, IN.

Notre Dame Research is committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity and ensures that members of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome, and included. We strive to achieve a culture of openness, autonomy, and belonging, making Notre Dame an exceptional place for our team, partners, and collaborators to flourish.




Minimum Qualifications:
Qualifications for II Level Professional

• Bachelors degree required. Will consider equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3 years of professional work experience
• Candidates MUST have a strong interest working in research contracts
• Candidates must be eligible for an export control license or exception.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and negotiation skills.
  

Qualifications for III Level Sr. Professional

• All qualifications of II Level Professional plus 3 years of experience working in the research contracts industry.
• Sr. Candidates must have experience with the review, acceptance, negotiation of grants and contracts for sponsored program funding.
• Additionally experience with eRA systems, sponsor systems, university legal and contractual requirements and policy.

Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred qualifications for Level II Professional candidates include:

• Prior professional or student experience with sponsored research preferred.
• Experience with the review, acceptance, negotiation of grants and contracts for sponsored program funding is preferred, but will train.
• Experience with eRA systems, sponsor systems, university legal and contractual requirements, and policy preferred, but will train.
• Certified Research Administrator certification preferred but not required.

ABOUT NOTRE DAME:
The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education's annual "Great Colleges to Work For" survey...and we are proud of it!

This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.

Equal Opportunity Employment StatementThe University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please apply online at http://ND.jobs to Job # S221420. For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit http://hr.nd.edu/why-nd. The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.
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