Contract Negotiator - Sponsored Programs Administration
Job ID: 276075
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
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About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Location
Augusta University-
Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
College/Department Information
The Division of Sponsored Programs Administration and the Augusta University Research Institute serve as a central unit to coordinate and support Augusta University's Internal and External Sponsored Projects.
The Division aims to identify, support, and advance opportunities for research, training, teaching, and scholarly activities by managing the entire lifecycle of sponsored project from proposal and grant development and submission to contract preparation, award management, and project close out management. The DSPA seeks to advance extramural support programs for the institution by providing administrative, informational, and logistical assistance to faculty and staff, while ensuring compliance with pertinent policies and regulations of the institution, extramural sponsors, and federal oversight agencies.
Job Summary
The primary responsibility of this position is the facilitation and negotiation of sponsored programs agreements (e.g. industry sponsored clinical and non-clinical agreements, incoming subawards, etc.) in the Division of Sponsored Programs Administration to protect Augusta University Research Institute, Inc., Augusta University, the Principal Investigator (PI), and the affiliated hospital in the following major areas: appropriate costing and budget, patient and medical staff safety, including protection of personally identifiable and/or health related information; intellectual property (IP) rights and ownership; liability (damages, injury and indemnification) and insurance; publications; warranty; and infringement at a minimum. Provide professional consultation, advise and direct investigators, facilitate the negotiation and processing of grant/contract agreements, and work in close collaboration with the Office of Legal Affairs as necessary.
Responsibilities
The duties include, but are not limited to:
Receives and reviews contracts as the position's primary portfolio and other sponsored programs agreements as assigned.
Responsible for timely editing and negotiating the agreements and ensuring the contract terms are in accordance with federal, state, sponsor, and University policies, guidelines, regulations, statues, and laws.
Identifies when legal review is required for unique or complex issues outside normal templates and protocols and proactively seeks legal advice from the Office of Legal Affairs.
Confirms that the final executable agreement includes required AU budgetary and non-budgetary terms/clauses, final budgets are CMS compliant and aligned with informed consent documents and protocol, and all necessary compliance approvals are in place.
Responsible for ensuring that the final executable version of the contract incorporates all budgetary and non-budgetary revisions made during the negotiations process.
Track contracts and grants requiring negotiation from inception to execution while documenting the status of clinical trial agreements in On-Core.
Processes amendments and modifications to agreements.
Work within the pre-award database to update contract and other information accordingly.
Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university with a minimum of two years of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Contracting experience, or other relevant advanced degree. Familiarity with grant and contract negotiation issues preferred and clinical trials agreements. Knowledge of federal contracting and subcontracting issues a plus (FAR). Prior experience working in sponsored research and/or familiarity with a medical school or health care law background are an asset. Experience working at a university negotiating terms and conditions in legal agreements/paralegal work are an asset.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Solid understanding of legal principles and skilled in contract language. Demonstrated ability to accurately comprehend and interpret medical and scientific terminology. Working knowledge of industry clinical trial provisions, including required biotech and pharmaceutical laws and regulations such as FDA, GCP, PII, AAHRPP, and HIPAA. Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Detail-oriented with strong multi-tasking, imaginative and innovative problem solving, time management and organizational skills.
ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality. Team player with excellent judgement. Ability to handle a high-volume throughput in a timely manner and to interpret, convey, explain, and uphold regulatory and institutional requirements.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days; Monday - Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required).
Salary Minimum: $62,300
Pay Band: B12
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position.
Recruitment Period: Until Filled.
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
How To Apply
Consider applying with us today!
https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/ Search for Job ID: 276075.
Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university.
Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee.
If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365.
To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=276075&PostingSeq=1
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