Contracts Specialist

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Contracts Specialist

Duties: Facilitates the administration of contracts and sub-contracts/sub-awards issued to JSU or issued by JSU. Works closely with the General Counsel’s office on all contracts and agreements related to the Division of Research and Economic Development. Ensures proper reporting of all contracts and sub-contracts governed by FATA. Manages the sub-recipient monitoring process, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Manages the contract negotiation process under the guidance of the VP/AVP. Negotiates and prepares for the execution of research contracts and other agreements, with emphasis on sponsored projects. Reviews contract terms and agreements ensuring that proposed terms and conditions are compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Identifies, interprets, and explains various contractual issues and relevant consequences of those issues. Assists in the resolution of issues that develop in the course of projects’ period of performance. Collaborates with Grants and Contracts to assess and mitigate the impact of certain terms on project management activities, such as invoicing and financial reporting. Develops and reviews all university policies related to research and sponsored programs. Performs other duties as assigned by the VP/AVP.

Additional Information

Posting Number: S01113P. Send resume/cover letter/letter of application

Company info

Jackson State University
1400 Lynch St
Jackson
Mississippi
United States 39217
Website : http://www.jsums.edu/