**Job Description** **Position Summary:** The Director of Grants and Contracts Office at Colorado State University oversees the full lifecycle of research-related agreements, from negotiation and execution to compliance management. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Research Administration, the Director leads a specialized team and collaborates across the university to resolve complex legal issues while streamlining internal processes. This is a fully remote position. **Essential Job Duties:** + **Contract Negotiation and Execution** : Negotiate and draft highly complex research agreements and master agreements, issuing final decisions on contractual language and binding university resources in accordance with policies. + **Issue Resolution and Escalation** : Serve as the primary point of contact for resolving challenges related to grant terms and negotiations, including acting as the lead liaison for intellectual property issues. + **Policy Expertise and Compliance** : Interpret and apply university, sponsor, federal, and state regulations while conducting ongoing analysis to update and implement necessary policy changes. + **Strategic Planning** : Partner with leadership to develop long-term strategic plans for the Office of Sponsored Programs and create strategies for the broader research enterprise. + **Process Evaluation** : Conduct ongoing assessments of the entire research lifecycle—from proposal to technology transfer—to synthesize stakeholder feedback and improve office activities. + **Campus Outreach and Training** : Cultivate relationships with key researchers and design training programs for faculty and administrators regarding industry contracting and research administration. + **Internal Collaboration** : Liaise with the Office of General Counsel, Export Control, Data Security, and other divisions to manage policies related to research collaborations. + **Personnel Management** : Direct staffing requirements, including the hiring, mentoring, and performance evaluation of team members while monitoring workflow across the portfolio. + **Professional Development** : Maintain expert-level knowledge of higher education best practices, commercial contractual law, and data privacy regulations through participation in national professional organizations. + **Stakeholder Coordination** : Coordinate with external entities such as STRATA, CSURF, and the CSU Foundation to ensure contractual elements enable university research goals. **Supervision:** + Grants Manager + Contracts Manager + Subcontracts Manager **Conditions of Employment:** + Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer at the time of application. We are unable to sponsor employment visas for this position. **Minimum Education:** + J.D or a BS and minimum of 7 years experience negotiating contracts, including intellectual property rights and/or data ownership, warranties, and liability. **Minimum Experience:** + Three (3) years of experience in a leadership role with or without direct reports. **Preferred Qualifications** + 10 years’ experience negotiating Research Agreements + Exposure to research administration in a higher education setting + An understanding of federal and state laws and regulations in areas relevant to academic research including but not limited to animal and human subject research, indirect cost recovery, export controls, and data management. + Experience working with or within industries or sectors related to agricultural science, engineering, veterinary medicine, biomedical sciences, or the natural sciences. + Experience conducting business with public entities. + Experience with agreements with Indigenous tribes and issues of research and data sovereignty + Supervisory experience in a professional environment. **Application Instructions:** Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in the announcement to be considered for hire. Apply no later than **February 15th, 2025** for full consideration. Mailed or emailed applications will not be accepted. Please note that incomplete applications cannot be considered. Please remove social security numbers and birth dates from application materials. A complete application consists of: + Statement of Qualifications (a letter addressing each qualification described in the announcement) + Resume **Salary Range** $130,000 to $140,000 **Required Application Documents** To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Cover Letter, Resume/CV **Employee Benefits** Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact. + Review our detailed benefits information here. (http://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/01/benefits-summary-afap.pdf) + Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here. + For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator. (http://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/) + Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in! **Background Check Policy Statement** Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so. **EEO** Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Inspired by its land-grant heritage, Colorado State University is committed to excellence and engagement, setting the standard for public research universities in teaching, research, service and extension for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States, and the world. Prospective Employees, click here to learn more about CSU's perks and purpose. 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