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Job TitleJob CodeJob Description and Minimum QualificationsEmployee ClassificationSalary GradeMinimum SalaryMaximum SalaryJob FamilyFLSA StatusEEO - Job Group
Research Contract Specialist000697

This position serves as the initial contact for the Office of Research for the University. Reviews, negotiates, and signs simple contracts from federal, state, and private funding sources supporting sponsored activity for the KU Center for Research, Inc. and the University of Kansas. Determines the need for issuing subrecipient agreements on awarded projects and reviews sufficiency of information needed to issue those agreements. Prepares subrecipient agreements and negotiates terms with subrecipient organizations. Manages all subaward and interagency agreements for sponsored projects between the Lawrence and Medical Center campuses. Maintains Contract Negotiations Access databases and documents work flow in the unit. Enters and maintains data in the Federal reporting systems required under the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) and other systems as needed. Creates and maintains an effective and efficient electronic and paper filing system which requires the ability to analyze incoming documents. Tracks contractual documents at all stages and coordinates the flow of documents to assure good communication and timely handling. Archives Contract Negotiations unit's files. Supervises student employees. #Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience OR JD.

U-Unclassified Professional Staff A08 $36,710 $55,065 Administrative / Management
Research Contract Officer Sr000696

This position is in the Office of Research for the University. Reviews, negotiates, and signs complex contracts from federal, state, and private funding sources supporting sponsored activity for the KU Center for Research, Inc. and the University of Kansas. Serves as a resource for the KU research community and sponsoring agencies on matters related to negotiation or acceptance of terms and conditions in grants and contracts. Leads team meetings to resolve issues related to procedures or the interpretation of policies related to contracts or grants. Determines the acceptability of terms and conditions for terms that are unusual or require acceptance or interpretation prior to submittal of a proposal. Composes exception letters in response to RFPs when certain terms are unacceptable or will require future negotiation if an award is offered. Conducts training for research community as needed. Acts as unit head in absence of unit head. May represents the unit head or department in meetings. Provides direction to less senior contract staff. #Bachelor¿s degree and 6 years of relevant experience OR JD and 3 years of relevant experience.

U-Unclassified Professional Staff A11 $53,546 $82,997 Administrative / Management
Research Contract Officer000695

This position is in the Office of Research for the University. Reviews, negotiates, and signs contracts from federal, state, and private funding sources supporting sponsored activity for the KU Center for Research, Inc. and the University of Kansas. Serves as a resource for the KU research community and sponsoring agencies on matters related to negotiation or acceptance of terms and conditions in grants and contracts. Leads team meetings to resolve issues related to procedures or the interpretation of policies related to contracts or grants. Determines the acceptability of terms and conditions for terms that are unusual or require acceptance or interpretation prior to submittal of a proposal. Composes exception letters in response to RFPs when certain terms are unacceptable or will require future negotiation if an award is offered. Conducts training for research community as needed. #Bachelor¿s degree and 4 years of relevant experience OR JD and 2 years of relevant experience.

U-Unclassified Professional Staff A10 $47,493 $71,240 Administrative / Management
Research Compliance Officer000694

This position serves in the Office of Research for the University. Acts as primary resource to compliance staff, research administrators, investigators, internal review board or committee regarding a major research compliance area. Interprets and applies Rules appropriately to standard and novel cases. Analyzes risk factors and recommend appropriate dispensation, resolution, or need for institutional-level review.  Trains staff and researchers regarding Rules of a major compliance area.  Communicates with investigators and research administrators to resolve complex compliance issues.  Assists investigators and others to develop clear and complete protocols and management plans. Develops materials and may deliver training to investigators and other users in standard program procedures and the use of online compliance management systems. Assures accuracy of certifications required for sponsored project administration or federal reporting. Assists unit head with program improvement initiatives. Conducts post-approval audits, program assessments, provides reports of activity to university committee or review board. May supervise staff and/or students. #Bachelor¿s degree and 4 years of relevant experience, including two years in a research compliance or administration or professional certification in a compliance area.

U-Unclassified Professional Staff A10 $47,493 $71,240 Administrative / Management
Research Compliance Manager000693

This position serves in the Office of Research for the University. Provides leadership to research community regarding relevant compliance areas and responsible conduct of research. Assists the unit head to ensure compliance policies, programs and procedures reflect changing regulations and emerging best practices. Contributes to strategic planning for compliance program development. Oversees implementation of strategic plan for one or more compliance areas, including policy review and implementation plans, process improvement initiatives, program assessments and audits, development of training and outreach materials, committee and review board development, preparing quantitative and qualitative reports. Analyzes complex and/or sensitive issues in the context of regulations, policies and procedures, and drafts materials such as correspondence or executive summaries to aid in institutional responses. May assist with scholarly misconduct proceedings and other compliance investigations. Represents unit on behalf of unit head when required. Supervises staff and/or students. #Master¿s degree and 3 years of experience in at least one compliance area OR bachelor¿s and 6 years of experience.

U-Unclassified Professional Staff A11 $53,546 $82,997 Administrative / Management

Job Title Table Key

TermDescription
Job TitleA job title is a brief description of a position held by an employee.
Job CodeA job code is a numeric number assigned to a job title  and also indicates the type of employee classification it represents.
Job Description and Minimum Qualifications (if applicable)
  • The job description represents the minimal duties required of the position.
  • Minimum qualifications are the of education or experience and the minimum level of knowledge, skills, abilities, licenses, certifications and other job-related requirements associated with the position.
Employee Classification

There are five employee classification types:

  • Faculty: includes employees who are tenured, on the tenure-track, or non-tenured lecturers and professors of the practice who may be eligible for sabbatical and tenure, as applicable.
  • Academic Staff: includes employees such as scientists, research professors or curators who may be eligible for sabbatical, but not tenure.
  • Students: includes employees who are part-time and enrolled at the University of Kansas, is registered for classes, and whose primary purpose for being at the University is the achievement of a degree or certification.
  • Unclassified Professional Staff (UPS): includes employees who support the mission and goals of the University.
    • Unclassified Support Staff (USS): includes employees who support the mission and goals of the University.
Salary GradeA salary grade represents the minimum and maximum salaries that may be paid to an employee serving in the position. The spread between the minimum and maximum salaries is referred to as the range.
MinimumMinimum salary allowed for the position.
MaximumMaximum salary allowed for the position.
Job FamilyJob families are a group of job titles grouped together because of the similar functions they perform. Only positions that have been reviewed as part of the Classification and Market Study initiative are assigned to a job family.
FLSA StatusIndicates whether the position is exempt (salaried) or non-exempt (hourly) under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Visit the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Policy for more information.
EEO - Job Group (English (US))EEO job groups are defined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and are required for compliance reporting purposes. EEO job codes group together positions with similar skills sets.
Position Description ExampleExamples of good position descriptions for the job title that are available for reference.