Assistant Director, and Subaward Negotiations

Assistant Director, Contract and Subaward Negotiations

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The Assistant Director for Contract and Subaward Negotiations leads the negotiation and execution of agreements with non‑profit and government sponsors and oversees subawards to a variety of recipients. In this role, your expertise will support research initiatives while maintaining institutional integrity and compliance.

• Oversee negotiation, drafting, and execution of contracts and subawards with non‑profit and government partners.
• Supervise and train Contract and Subaward Negotiators, providing guidance on negotiation strategies, agreement language, and risk assessment.
• Manage the prioritization and assignment of agreement negotiations, balancing complexity, risk, and team member workloads.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including legal, compliance, and research teams, to ensure procedural alignment and resolution of contract‑related matters.
• Coordinate compliance screening for agreements, addressing dissemination restrictions, IT security, export controls, and regulated substances.
• Maintain and update agreement templates, publish guidance materials, and deliver training to campus stakeholders on contractual matters.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations (e.g., OMB Uniform Guidance, FAR) for subrecipient risk assessment and subaward monitoring.
• Evaluate and improve internal processes to enhance efficiency, stakeholder service, and risk mitigation.

• Collaborate with College Research Offices on proposal development.
• Prepare and deliver presentations and/or trainings to on‑campus stakeholders on topics pertinent to publicly funded research.
• Consult and assist with rollout and ongoing utilization of case management systems.

Require post‑baccalaureate credentials or a bachelor’s degree plus alternative or equivalent professional training and experience may be substituted for the advanced degree on an exceptional basis.

• Proven experience working with:
  • University sponsored program agreements with Federal, state and local governments, and non‑profit foundations in the US and other countries.
  • The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), agency supplements to the FAR, the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and Uniform Guidance, including requirements for subrecipient risk assessment and monitoring.
  • The Microsoft Office® suite, especially Word and Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Internet Browsers and relational databases.
• Management or supervisory experience, preferably in an academic setting, necessary to oversee agreement review and negotiation, subaward drafting and management.
• Policy and process development and implementation that balances programmatic, operational needs, compliance with sponsor requirements and risk mitigation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to engage in effective negotiations between parties with differing objectives and compliance requirements.

• At least four years of hands‑on experience in the negotiation of sponsored project awards and subawards at an R1 or R2 educational institution.
• Experience training or managing sponsored programs personnel in an academic environment.
• Experience working directly with government and non‑profit sponsors to negotiate agreements.
• Working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, including Uniform Guidance, U.S. intellectual property laws, and North Carolina state laws.
• Experience in accounting, auditing or business administration sufficient to assess project budgets and impact of terms on post‑award business processes.
• Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or other comparable professional certification.

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Valid NC Driver's License required

Job Open Date: 01/27/2025

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Position Type: EPS/SAAO

Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.00 (12‑Month Recurring)

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