Assistant Director, and Subaward Negotiations

Posting Information

• Posting Number: PG193926EP
• Internal Recruitment:
  No
• Working Title:
  
  Assistant Director, Contract and Subaward Negotiations
• Anticipated Hiring Range: $90,000 - $105,000
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM, additional hours as necessary
• Job Location:
  
  Raleigh, NC
• Department:
  Sponsored Programs and Regulatory Compliance Services

Sponsored Programs and Regulatory Compliance Services (SPARCS) is responsible for pre‑award and nonfinancial post‑award activities for contracts, grants and cooperative agreements. In partnership with College Research Offices, Sponsored Programs facilitates the preparation and submission of proposals to all external sponsors, and has administrative responsibility for more than 3,700 award actions securing approximately $500M annually. Sponsored Programs staff negotiate and execute all sponsored funding agreements from Federal, State and local governments as well as nonprofit and industry sponsors.

Sponsored Programs is responsible for non‑financial post‑award management, outgoing subawards, and non‑monetary agreements necessary for the conduct of research, such as collaboration and data use agreements. Regulatory Compliance Services comprises oversight functions for protection of human and animal research subjects, conflict of interest, export controls, research integrity and other regulatory areas.

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well‑being.

What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

Disclaimer:
Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part‑Time or Full‑Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

The Assistant Director for Contract and Subaward Negotiations leads the negotiation and execution of agreements with non‑profit and government sponsors and oversees subawards to a variety of recipients. In this role, your expertise will play a role in supporting research initiatives while maintaining institutional integrity and compliance.

• Oversee the negotiation, drafting, and execution of contracts and subawards with non‑profit and government partners.
• Supervise and train Contract and Subaward Negotiators, providing guidance on negotiation strategies, agreement language, and risk assessment.
• Manage the prioritization and assignment of agreement negotiations, balancing complexity, risk, and team member workloads.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including legal, compliance, and research teams, to ensure procedural alignment and resolution of contract‑related matters.
• Coordinate compliance screening for agreements, addressing dissemination restrictions, IT security, export controls, and regulated substances.
• Maintain and update agreement templates, publish guidance materials, and deliver training to campus stakeholders on contractual matters.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations (e.g., OMB Uniform Guidance, FAR) for subrecipient risk assessment and subaward monitoring.
• Evaluate and improve internal processes to enhance efficiency, stakeholder service, and risk mitigation.

This role is ideal for a proactive leader with a deep understanding of research administration, contract negotiation, and compliance regulations. If you enjoy mentoring teams, streamlining processes, and fostering collaborations that drive innovation, we encourage you to apply.

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In addition to the core responsibilities of this role, there will be occasional opportunities to take on additional duties.

Additional responsibilities may…