Contract Administrator A

Duties: Reporting to the Director of Corporate Contracts and Alliances, support the contracting activities of the Corporate Contracts team as the main administrative liaison between Corporate Contracts team within the Corporate Contracts and Alliances Group and the Office of Research Services. Key responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to: Review incoming proposals for accuracy and completeness; follow up with ORS administrators and/or departments and sponsors regarding information necessary to complete submission, as needed; Communicate assignments to negotiators (including negotiators in areas beyond corporate alliances), principal investigators, business administrators and sponsors; maintain accurate records regarding assignments; Provide assistance and support within Corporate Contracts and Alliances, the Penn Center for Innovation, ORS and to other offices within Penn s research administration function and Departments/Schools regarding issues associated with corporate agreements and funding sources, under the direction of a more senior member of the group, as needed; Review, negotiate, and conclude confidentiality agreements for research activities under the direction of a more senior member of the group; Support MTA contract negotiation activities in Corporate Contracts and Alliances Group; Review amendments to research agreements under the direction of a more senior member of the group; Finalize research agreements including securing signatures, oversee handoff of completed agreements to ORS administration for back end processing including initiating the account setup process; manage related stakeholder communications. Qualifications: BA/BS plus 1-2 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience; strong computer skills; good customer service skills; strong interpersonal skills; good oral and written communications skills; strong attention to details and follow through; Knowledge of Penn research administration systems and processes, including electronic research administration systems (e.g., Penn ERA and the Research Inventory System) preferred.
Reference Number: 83-30787
Salary Grade: 025
Employment Type: Non-Exempt
Org: Penn Center for Innovation
Special Requirements: Job Family: S-Clerical Financial