Contract Development Manager - Rural - Texas Tech University

Major/Essential Functions

Create, negotiate, review and draft contractual agreements between Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC), F. Marie Hall Institute for Rural and Community Health (FMHIRCH) and other entities.

• Responsible for the development, negotiation, management, and administration of contracts in addition to proposal preparations, complex contract analysis, negotiations, submission, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements the Institute.

• Refine strategy and implement the appropriate agreements / operations to assist the Institute in facilitating the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals.

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, TTUHSC departments, grant funding sources, contracting officers, and other government personnel.

• Assist divisions within the Institute in the management of agreements and contracts, as needed.

• Oversees the Institute’s compliance with regulatory requirements and timelines that are related to grant and contract performance.

• Support leadership with guidance to ensure key processes are developed, implemented, and measured against the Institute’s needs and implement solutions to meet the Institute’s needs.

• Develop a system and strategies to record all anticipated and pending grant submissions, as well as submission outcomes. This includes maintaining all records and data related to grant applications.

• Conduct the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals and contracts.

• Acquire, Maintain up-to date knowledge, and provide reports of funding opportunities.

• Analyze RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, and white papers when requested.

• Participates as needed with technical writing for the institute such as newsletters, reports, and other print pieces.

• Meet with General Counsel and all duties as assigned.

Grant Funded?

Yes

Pay Grade Minimum

Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills.

Pay Basis

Monthly

Work Location

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications

• JD plus 2 years preferred.

• Knowledge of TTUHSC policies and procedures.

• Experience working with grants and programs and attainment of successful grant writing, reporting and funding.
• Experience working within partnership-building diverse groups.

• Experience with contract negotiations and contract legal review.

• Experience with analytically/financial analysis.

Campus

HSC - Lubbock

Department

Rural and Comm Health Lbk

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website.

Job Group

Business Professionals

Shift

Day

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
 

Required Qualifications

LLB or JD degree. One year of legal experience. Ability to qualify for admission to practice before the Texas Bar if not presently admitted. Ability to obtain a Certified Texas Contract Manager certification within two years of hire.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website.