Research Contracts Officer
About the role
Union/Affiliation:
Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA)
Pay range:
$99,865 to $119,148 annually
SFU Department Descr:
VPRI - Research Operations
Position Grade:
12
of openings:
1
Biweekly Hours:
72
Who We Are
Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.
Research Services staff helps faculty members navigate through the full lifecycle of a research project from a pre-award application through post-award administration and closing it out. Over 12,000 grants and over 1000 research contracts are processed, negotiated and executed annually to help advance SFU's Strategic Research Plan.
About the Role
The Research Contracts Officer reviews, prepares, negotiates and administers complex and bi- or multi-party research agreements on behalf of the University. The Contracts Officer ensures compliance by all parties with the terms and conditions of the contract for the purpose of enabling research while managing risk and minimizing loss to the University.
The ideal candidate has experience in a university or public institutional setting, has excellent knowledge of contract law, excellent negotiation and relationship management skills and excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Full
About Simon Fraser University
As Canada’s engaged university, SFU works with communities, organizations and partners to create, share and embrace knowledge that improves life and generates real change. We deliver a world-class education with lifelong value that shapes change-makers, visionaries and problem-solvers. We connect research and innovation to entrepreneurship and industry to deliver sustainable, relevant solutions to today’s problems. With campuses in British Columbia’s three largest cities – Vancouver, Burnaby and Surrey – SFU has eight faculties that deliver 193 undergraduate degree programs and 127 graduate degree programs to more than 35,000 students. The university now boasts more than 160,000 alumni residing in 143 countries.
Research Contracts Officer
About the role
Union/Affiliation:
Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA)
Pay range:
$99,865 to $119,148 annually
SFU Department Descr:
VPRI - Research Operations
Position Grade:
12
of openings:
1
Biweekly Hours:
72
Who We Are
Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.
Research Services staff helps faculty members navigate through the full lifecycle of a research project from a pre-award application through post-award administration and closing it out. Over 12,000 grants and over 1000 research contracts are processed, negotiated and executed annually to help advance SFU's Strategic Research Plan.
About the Role
The Research Contracts Officer reviews, prepares, negotiates and administers complex and bi- or multi-party research agreements on behalf of the University. The Contracts Officer ensures compliance by all parties with the terms and conditions of the contract for the purpose of enabling research while managing risk and minimizing loss to the University.
The ideal candidate has experience in a university or public institutional setting, has excellent knowledge of contract law, excellent negotiation and relationship management skills and excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Full
About Simon Fraser University
As Canada’s engaged university, SFU works with communities, organizations and partners to create, share and embrace knowledge that improves life and generates real change. We deliver a world-class education with lifelong value that shapes change-makers, visionaries and problem-solvers. We connect research and innovation to entrepreneurship and industry to deliver sustainable, relevant solutions to today’s problems. With campuses in British Columbia’s three largest cities – Vancouver, Burnaby and Surrey – SFU has eight faculties that deliver 193 undergraduate degree programs and 127 graduate degree programs to more than 35,000 students. The university now boasts more than 160,000 alumni residing in 143 countries.