Contract Officer - Services Agreements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience:

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

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.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • Draft, negotiate and execute complex agreements including fee-for-service 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 analytical and problem-solving skills to review and analyze complex information.
• Extremely detail oriented, able to work well independently and knows when to escalate or seek assistance.
• 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.
• Ability to perform with a high degree of accuracy under tight deadlines while managing multiple tasks.

Certifications and Licenses:

• J.D. preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, seated work and use light/ fine grasping.
• Occasionally use a telephone, 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 $78,000 to $118,000 per annum. 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.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.