Job Summary:
The Contracts Negotiator will join a talented team to support groundbreaking global education research that improves learning for all. This team works closely with Principal Investigators, project managers, and professionals in the School of Education.
The Contracts Negotiator will act as a liaison between WCER projects, central campus, and sponsors. The position will be responsible for contract and agreement management, including negotiating, drafting, and modifying state, federal, private/industry, and international contracts and agreements for university review and approval.
The Contracts Negotiator will also collaborate with University Legal and Research & Sponsored Programs to implement university contracts, monitor WCER intellectual property issues, and advise WCER colleagues on legal/risk considerations and perspectives. The successful candidate will be able to strategically communicate with a variety of stakeholders, fulfill their responsibilities with a service-oriented perspective, and commit to continuous improvement. In addition to negotiating, this position will oversee aspects of compliance across the lifecycle of projects. Managing the unique requirements of each contract will require strong organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure to meet multiple demands while maintaining high service standards. All work is done in a collaborative team environment in support of WCER's values and strategic goals. Learn more about WCER, https://wcer.wisc.edu/.
Hybrid work is an option for this position within the United States (working remotely internationally is not an option). Requests to work remotely would need to be reviewed based on the UW and School of Education (SoE) remote work policies and go through the SoE implementation process. To learn more about these policies, visit https://businessoffice.education.wisc.edu/humanresources/remote-work/.
Responsibilities:
Analyzes, reviews, negotiates, and may approve research related contracts and agreements to ensure adequate representation and communication of desired outcomes on the behalf of the institution and/or unit.
- 40% Reviews, interprets, and negotiates contracts and agreements according to established policies and procedures
- 40% Serves as a liaison to legal professionals and internal and external stakeholders in negotiating terms and conditions such as ownership of intellectual property, research compliance, fiscal reporting requirements, and payment schedules as needed
- 20% Tracks and maintains records of compliance through various mediums
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Education:
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred
Terminal Degree
JD desirable
Qualifications:
Required
* Minimum of 1 year of experience in contract development, negotiation, and administration
* Ability to translate and communicate complex legal language to a diverse audience
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on service
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
* Comfortable with complex electronic systems
* Self-motivated with the ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision
* Ability to think critically and make decisions independently
* Ability to apply foundational principles and concepts to a variety of situations
* Ability to interpret regulations, policies, and procedures as they apply to a multitude of individual situations
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders
Preferred
* Experience with government/public sector contracts
* Knowledge about data security and/or outside activity reporting
* Knowledge of or experience with funding agency terms and conditions; University Policy and Procedures, State Regulations; Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and agency interpretations; Code of Federal Regulations; and Contract Terms and Conditions
* Knowledge of or experience with University, State, Federal and Nonfederal Agency fiscal and administrative rules, regulations and procedures
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $65,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.
Additional Information:
The Wisconsin Center for Education Research (WCER), established in 1964, is one of the first, most productive, and largest university-based education research and development centers in the world. WCER's researchers and staff work to make teaching and learning as effective as possible for all ages and all people.
WCER's mission is to improve educational outcomes for diverse student populations, impact education practice positively and foster collaborations among academic disciplines and practitioners. To this end, our center helps scholars and practitioners develop, submit, conduct, and share grant funded education research.
At WCER, all employees share five fundamental organization values to guide the purpose and quality of our work and interactions within ourselves and our outside stakeholders. The values that the work and people of WCER strive to uphold are:
- Innovation and Excellence. Continuous improvement is a driver for excellence. We innovate and improve in our work to advance education through leading research and development.
- Equitable Education. Equitable education is essential to a healthy society. We aim to reverse imbalances and injustices in education through our work.
- Affirming and Increasing Diversity. Individual differences and group diversity inspire creative and equitable outcomes. We actively affirm and seek to increase such diversity in our center.
-Healthy Workplace. The well-being of our workplace enhances success for all. We commit to a workplace based on mutual respect and transparency.
- Partnering Across Differences. Diverse backgrounds and expertise improve the quality of our work. We collaborate across disciplines, methodologies, organizations, and communities to strengthen our research and development outcomes
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload the following:
- A cover letter addressed to Miranda Heimstreet describing how your experience and qualifications meet the requirements of this position
- A current resume
- A list with the contact information of at least three professional references
Contact:
Becky Ohan
bsohan@wisc.edu
608-262-5158
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Agreement&Contract Negotiator(SC020)
Department(s):
A17-SCHOOL OF EDUCATION/WCER
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
295006-AS
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