Recruitment/Posting Title Contract Negotiator Job Category Staff & Executive - Grants Management Department Research Contract Services Overview Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. 

For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication’s 2023 list. Rutgers’ commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Contract Negotiator for Research Contract Services Department within the Office for Research. As part of the Office for Research, this position reports into the Research Contract Services Office.

The Office for Research’s mission is to support the research, scholarship, and creative endeavors of all Rutgers faculty. The Office accomplishes its mission by convening with academic and research leaders, providing integrated, user-focused resources, services, and tools, and partnering with faculty.


Among the key duties of this position are the following: Supports the research community with expert contract management services to grow the University’s research enterprise and establish and strengthen strategic alliances with its sponsors. Supports Rutgers’ sponsored program and research contracting efforts; including but not limited to reviewing, interpreting, analyzing, drafting and negotiating research, clinical trial, service, material transfer, nondisclosure/confidentiality, collaborative, subcontracts, and other sponsored program and research- related contracts. Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement FLSA Exempt Grade 07 Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 91297.00 Annual Mid Range Salary 115559.00 Annual Maximum Salary 139821.00 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description Admin Assembly (MPSC) Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview. Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP