Agreements Specialist-Associate

Under general supervision, provides assistance in the negotiation and execution of sponsored research agreement, clinical study agreements, outgoing sub-awards and other agreements. Responsible for incoming agreements from receipt in office to execution of contract.

• Coordinates with faculty and staff to prepare agreements; negotiates contract terms and financial issues with for-profit and other sectors.
• Reviews agreements for compliance with Institutional policies and procedures.
• Negotiates, finalizes, and recommends for execution clinical studies, confidential disclosures, testing, and laboratory studies agreements.
• Interacts with faculty and administrative staff in the development, negotiation and finalization of agreements.
• Interacts with other Institutional departments involved in the research enterprise to resolve contract issues and confirm contract arrangements.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Working knowledge in agreement negotiations, clinical research administration/management and/or sponsored programs is preferred.
• Ability to communicate in a courteous, pleasant and professional manner.
• Self-motivated and directed.
• Ability to absorb new ideas and concepts quickly.
• Ability to maintain strict protocols of all confidential or sensitive information; work is routine in nature and instructions are usually detailed.

• No experience required.

This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond.

UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture.

Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.

Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.

Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.

Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.

FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts…