Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

This role involves 1) negotiating sponsored research contracts with for-profit entities to facilitate clinical research at Emory University and 2) providing central administrative support within Emory Research Administration.  We’re looking for a team member with critical thinking skills who is detail-oriented, organized, able to pivot in a high volume environment, and self-motivated.

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides assistance to faculty and staff in preparing proposals for contractual awards with complex terms and conditions.
• Reviews sponsored research contractual terms/conditions and seeks guidance from supervisors and/or General Counsel as needed.
• Negotiates and draft sponsored research agreements and subcontracts with funding agencies/sponsors. Interacts with funding agencies/sponsors, faculty and staff to resolve institutional, regulatory, and contract management issues.
• Prepares Notice of Award Acceptance documents, ensures accuracy of administrative and financial award information.
• Responds to sponsor/agency, faculty or staff requests for additional information and/or clarification. Ensures appropriate certifications are obtained by faculty and forwarded to sponsor/agency.
• Coordinates getting required approvals or certifications from the appropriate organizational committees such as the Institutional Review Board and the Institutional Animal Use and Care Committee.
• Ensures funding agencies receive required approval letters.
• Ensures all compliance and regulatory requirements have been met as required by law, institutional or agency/sponsor policies.
• Maintains required records.
• Handles non-financial post-award activities such as reviewing and drafting amendments, modifications and addendums.
• Assists in organizing educational seminars/workshops for faculty and staff.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's degree in business management, applied science or a related field and three years of related experience.
• Certified Research Administrator preferred.
• Strong communication (verbal and written), negotiation and customer service skills.
• Ability to synthesize and apply complex information.

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• JD prefferred. 

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University location as needed and at times, on short notice.  Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).


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