The University of Kansas
Associate Director of Research Procurement & Contracts
The University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas, us, 66045
Overview
The University of Kansas Office of Research (KUOR) administers externally sponsored research projects on the KU-Lawrence campus and oversees designated research centers and institutes, as well as state surveys and several smaller research centers and core research service laboratories. The KU Center for Research, Inc. (KUCR) is a non-profit 501(c)3 research foundation responsible for submitting proposals for external support of research, instructional and service projects. KUOR helps research investigators by negotiating contracts, providing proposal and post-award services, administering compliance oversight, managing and constructing research facilities, and handling research financial services, including investment of corporation resources. The Associate Director position is on the Research Fiscal Affairs team in the Office of Research, and will represent the KU Center for KUCR, a separate legal entity affiliated with KU. The Associate Director’s primary responsibilities include: 1) Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts with a variety of vendor and client types on behalf of KUCR/KU, and working with KU General Counsel as needed; 2) Implementing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance and KUCR procurement policies; 3) Overseeing requisitions for the acquisition of goods and services for University research. This position also serves as a resource for the KU research community on matters related to negotiation or acceptance of terms and conditions in contracts. This position will supervise the staff in the research contracting and purchasing functions.
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The University of Kansas Office of Research (KUOR) administers externally sponsored research projects on the KU-Lawrence campus and oversees designated research centers and institutes, as well as state surveys and several smaller research centers and core research service laboratories. The KU Center for Research, Inc. (KUCR) is a non-profit 501(c)3 research foundation responsible for submitting proposals for external support of research, instructional and service projects. KUOR helps research investigators by negotiating contracts, providing proposal and post-award services, administering compliance oversight, managing and constructing research facilities, and handling research financial services, including investment of corporation resources. The Associate Director position is on the Research Fiscal Affairs team in the Office of Research, and will represent the KU Center for KUCR, a separate legal entity affiliated with KU. The Associate Director’s primary responsibilities include: 1) Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts with a variety of vendor and client types on behalf of KUCR/KU, and working with KU General Counsel as needed; 2) Implementing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance and KUCR procurement policies; 3) Overseeing requisitions for the acquisition of goods and services for University research. This position also serves as a resource for the KU research community on matters related to negotiation or acceptance of terms and conditions in contracts. This position will supervise the staff in the research contracting and purchasing functions.
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