Contract Specialist

This Contract Specialist position is with University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ. Review, edit, and process assigned agreements, including confidential disclosure agreements, affiliation agreements and other agreements as required involving some evaluation and interpretation. Assess specific terms in the context of the entire agreement, making judgments on accepting risk in one area if it can be modulated by terms in another area, and appropriately negotiate agreements. Serve as a conduit to seek and affect successful creative resolutions to contract issues. Serve as campus resource for principal investigators, study personnel and other University officials in the agreement review process. Interact professionally and effectively with investigators, sponsors, and cross-functional teams. Maintain general knowledge of current developments in policy, laws, regulations and best practices regulating university agreements. Maintain a database to communicate the status of contracts and amendments. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to work within tight and conflicting deadlines using organizational and prioritization skills. Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with a broad range of individuals and stakeholders. Ability to respond quickly and effectively in verbal negotiations and resolve issues with a positive outcome. Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite.