(HEO6 ) $86,360 - $93,285 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.1x Continuing position1x Fixed term contract till December 2025Full time positionsResearch Services provides professional staff support services to the University's Research community in relation to competitive research funding/grant opportunities, research grant administration, applications and awards, research ethics, compliance and integrity management, research contract management and research related reporting and collections and general and strategic advice to researchers and research leaders.The Project Initiation Contract Manager plays a crucial role in facilitating the commencement of research and associated projects. Key responsibilities include reviewing and executing standard template agreements, collaborating with research legal on minor agreement adjustments, and ensuring adherence to University of Adelaide's (UoA) policies. Moreover, the role involves confirming that all pre-commencement project requirements are fulfilled. The Project Initiation Contract Manager also maintains corporate records and prepares documentation for the Research Services Post-Award team regarding Project Initiation activities.In addition to administrative duties, the Project Initiation Contract Manager cultivates strong relationships between internal stakeholders and external organisations. They contribute to enhancing awareness of university compliance standards and contracting procedures within the university's research community.To be successful you will need: * Demonstrated experience in research administration and facilitating project commencement and routine contracting processes preferably within a research context
- Demonstrated capacity to evaluate and interpret complex rules, policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated high-level knowledge of standard office computer software, internet and database packages, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing IT environments.
- Demonstrated track record in organising administrative activities, managing a high volume individual tasks, and meeting deadlines.
- Customer focussed mindset and the ability to build relationships for long term collaboration with demonstrated negotiation and engagement skills
- Demonstrated ability to promote the organisational values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery, and a commitment to positively comply with the associated behaviour expectations.
E: tim.kleinig@adelaide.edu.auThe University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.Advertised: 12 Apr 2024 12:00 AM
Applications close:28 Apr 2024 11:55 PMSearch results