Contracts Coordinator

Contracts Coordinator

As the Contracts Coordinator, you will serve as the subject matter expert on research contracting arrangements while providing specialized support to both the Support & Operations Contract Team and the Innovation & Entrepreneurship team within the Office of Research. You will assist the Support & Operations Contract Team through the preparation, review, and negotiation of complex funding agreements (e.g., industry-sponsored projects, FAR contracts, and international contracts) and non-monetary research contracts.

Additionally, you will review option and license agreements and monitor existing agreements for contractual compliance.

This is a full‑time (100% FTE), permanent position. The position is overtime eligible. Salary is $4,508.70 – $6,763.06 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position; placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid sick and vacation leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, life, and disability insurance for employees and dependents, retirement and deferred compensation options, supplemental retirement accounts, training and development opportunities, and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, review the summary of benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and total compensation.

• Ability to assess business and legal risk, make independent decisions based on sound judgment, and collaborate with other offices/officers to problem‑solve and address cross‑cutting issues.
• Ability to interpret, explain, and apply complicated rules, regulations, and policies.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience establishing priorities.
• Experience managing multiple projects.

• JD or Master’s degree in a related field.

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

The Office of Research, through its many offices, labs, centers, and institutes, leads, supports, and encourages research across every college and campus at Washington State University. The Office of Research strategically builds systems and processes that foster innovation and discovery  more information about the great work we are doing and to view our mission and values, visit the Office of Research website.

Pullman, WA

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

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