The Office of Sponsored Programs at West Virginia University within the Research Office is currently accepting applications for a (Remote) Senior Negotiator, Office of Sponsored Programs.
About the Opportunity
This position is part of the Award Negotiation sub-department in the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP). The OSP is the central administrative unit charged with providing support to the West Virginia University (WVU) community in the solicitation, acquisition, and administration of externally funded projects for research, teaching, and service. This position in the OSP Award Negotiation sub-department is responsible for reviewing, negotiating, and signing grants, contracts, and other agreements, confirming that the terms and conditions: protect the interests of WVU faculty members and students, protect WVUs institutional interests, are consistent with WVUs policies and mission statement, and are consistent with all applicable state and federal laws.
The team members of the OSP Award Negotiation unit work with leaders in a variety of compliance departments, including, but not limited to, the Export Control Office, the Office of Technology Transfer, the Office of Human Research Protection, the Office of Animal Welfare, and WVU General Counsel. Work effort has considerable impact on client services, program and project image, with potential legal liabilities.
We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:
What you'll do:
Education:
Bachelor's degree, preferably in business or public administration.
Experience:
A minimum of 2 years of experience:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Preferred Qualifications:
At West Virginia University, we leverage our talents and resources to create a better future for our state and the world. As West Virginia's land-grant university, WVU has three campuses that touch each corner of the state. The WVU System includes 518 buildings on 15,880 acres, Extension Service offices in all 55 counties, ten experimental farms and four forests.
From the groundbreaking R1 research of our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs of WVU Potomac State in Keyser to the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley - the contributions of WVU employees directly impact the 1.8 million people of West Virginia every day, no matter their role or position.
Service, curiosity, respect, accountability, and appreciation are the core values that unite Mountaineers, inspiring one another to work tirelessly and support others as they seek to reach new heights. After all, when you're a Mountaineer, impossible is just another mountain to climb.
Creating an inclusive, engaged, and dynamic learning environment is core to WVU's academic mission. We welcome candidates who can contribute a range of ideas, approaches and experiences.
West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.