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Manager of Contract Negotiations (Manager)

Duties: Reporting in to the Associate Vice President for Research/Director of PreAward Services, the Manager of Contract Negotiations is responsible for mid-management of contract negotiations. Responsible for all aspects of PreAward research administration with a specialty focus on grant and contract development, review and negotiation, backup support responsibilities in the area of proposal preparation and processing, and assist faculty and administrators involved in the University's extramural grant and contract activities. Will be responsible for the development and negotiation of specialized research and sponsored program agreements and submission of electronic proposals to Federal agencies, for the training and supervision of junior negotiators and graduate students tasked with the negotiation of sponsored program agreements. Review project agreements and awards to ensure conformity with University and Regents policy, state and federal laws and regulations, and assists faculty members with any revisions required as a condition of funding. Negotiate acceptable terms with outside funding entities to insure compliance with all applicable University, Board of Regents, State of Kansas, and Federal policies, rules, regulations and laws. Develop customized contract templates for a variety of uses with K-State's funding portfolio. Train and supervise subordinates in all aspects of contract review and negotiation within a specialized section of the Office of PreAward Services. Develop and ensure appropriate deployment of proactive negotiation strategies and approaches, taking care to disseminate current best practices. Track work-flow and assignments; ensure timely completion of outstanding negotiations; document situations and issues that delay timely closure of deliberations. Advise and consult with deans, directors, department heads, attorneys, and faculty on strategies of negotiating terms and conditions with sponsoring agencies; construct contracts based on these; and conduct negotiations with sponsors involving corporate fiscal officers, research directors and attorneys. Assist with the development and review of proposals for research, instruction/training and public service activities, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, and the requirements of the sponsor. Identify inconsistencies, consult with appropriate campus authorities and faculty member/department/research office, and recommend how conflicts may be reconciled. Advises faculty and staff on the various aspects of conducting sponsored research. Research and work with the Associate Vice President/Director to evaluate and consider for deployment, new models for university-industry collaboration. Participate in University-Industry Demonstration Partnership activities and initiatives. Develop and manage a portfolio of industry focused agreement templates and resource materials.

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