"Research-Related Agreements (RRA) Officer"

JOB PURPOSE

Our team is growing! Stanford’s Office of Research Administration (ORA) is expanding our team of Contract Officers focused on specialized research-related agreements. The Contract Officer will primarily focus on the review, negotiation, and oversight of non-standard research-related contracts related to the University’s core mission of education and research but falls outside of traditional sponsored projects and gifts. The Contract Officers within ORA have delegated signing authority on behalf of the University to review and negotiate a full array of agreements and enable Stanford research by negotiating mutually beneficial agreements with external collaborators that preserve academic freedom and scientific integrity. ORA is looking for Contract Officers who approach learning and problem solving with enthusiasm, who are organized and focused to manage a significant workload, who adapt easily to changing situations and view new opportunities as creative challenges.

CORE DUTIES

• Achieve and maintain delegated signature authority on behalf of Stanford University.
• Conduct comprehensive analysis and negotiation of complex non-sponsored, research-related agreements.
• Identify and coordinate escalation of contractual and policy issues to appropriate university stakeholders (e.g., Risk Management, Office of General Counsel) as needed, and provide follow through until issues are resolved.
• Review and revise standard agreements to reflect changes in university policies, applicable regulations and laws.
• Deliver excellent client services to Stanford faculty and research administration community, including interpretation and explanation of contractual requirements and problem solving throughout the life of the project.
• Partner with others to serve as a resource to educate units regarding institutional processes.
• * Other duties may also be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of contracting and related processes.
• Demonstrated understanding of university research environment and policies.
• Experience with university research administration or related experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of and experience applying regulatory requirements regarding research data and privacy, including HIPAA and GDPR as applied to research.
• Demonstrated understanding of intellectual property and licensing issues as they pertain to academic research.
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • Draft, negotiate and execute complex research agreements including data use agreements.
  • Communicate knowledge and ideas both verbally and in writing with clarity and effectiveness to internal and external audiences, client groups and all levels of management.
  • Make good independent decisions based on critical and analytical thinking, experience and judgement.
  • Deliver high quality service and work products that can be relied upon by clients and colleagues to meet business requirements.
  • Drive change and continuous improvement through individual contributions.
  • Collaborate and work effectively in a distributed team environment.
• Work well with colleagues and clients.
• Demonstrated curiosity and comfort with uncertainty and ambiguity.
• Strong service orientation, demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, action-oriented, customer-focused service environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize a variety of tasks and demands.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn applicable university and departmental systems.

Certifications and Licenses:

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequently sitting, grasping lightly, use fine manipulation and a computer (keyboard, mouse, monitor).
• Occasionally use a telephone, rarely stand/walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat, write by hand, sort, and file paperwork or parts.
• Rarely lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.

* Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

May have occasional extended or weekend work hours during peak business cycles.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

This role is open to candidates anywhere in the United States. Stanford University has five Regional Pay Structures. The compensation for this position will be based on the location of the successful candidate.

The expected pay range for this position is $116,834 to $120,000 per annum for hybrid positions.

The expected pay range for this position is $87,008 to $117,973 per annum for remote positions.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.