Senior Associate Director (Lead Negotiator) - Office of Sponsored Programs

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Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience, which includes 5+ years of supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal government regulations and familiarity with complex negotiations required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise OSP Associate Directors (Grants and Contracts Managers), each of whom manage a team of contract negotiators.
• Review and supervise complex negotiations and collaborate with other University offices to meet and exceed faculty expectations for service in support of sponsored projects.
• Interact on a regular basis with academic administrators, faculty, other administrative offices, and external sponsors.
• Assurance of compliance with institutional and federal policies related to externally funded activities, and establishment and maintenance of operational policies and procedures.
• The Senior Associate Director/OSP Lead Negotiator will be expected to cross-train OSP Associate Directors in the performance of the above responsibilities, and serve as OSP liaison to General Counsel, Office of Industrial Partnerships, Office of Technology Transfer and other offices as needed.