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University of Utah

Contract Specialists

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

... of innovation management: invention disclosure, patent prosecution, licensing, startup formation ... Explain contract terminology to clients and other interested parties in simple, everyday language.

Innovation Consulting

Project Manager

Salt Lake City, UT · Remote

$100K - $165K/yr

As a W2 employee of Innovation Consulting, you will be placed on assignment embedded within the ... contract modifications in coordination with procurement and legal stakeholders Stakeholder ...

Innovation Consulting

Project Manager

Salt Lake City, UT · Remote

$100K - $165K/yr

As a W2 employee of Innovation Consulting, you will be placed on assignment embedded within the ... contract modifications in coordination with procurement and legal stakeholders Stakeholder ...

University of Utah

Admin GCO II

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$47K - $58K/yr

The Post-Award GCO team at HCI is in charge of the overall management of the grants/contracts, and ... Resolution may require some analysis and interpretation, requiring innovation and creativity.

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What is the difference between Contract Innovation Manager vs Contract Project Manager?

AspectContract Innovation ManagerContract Project Manager
Primary FocusDeveloping innovative contract strategies and solutionsPlanning, executing, and closing projects within contracts
Skills & CertificationsNegotiation, strategic thinking, contract law, innovation managementProject management, scheduling, risk management, PMP or similar certifications
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with legal, procurement, and R&D teamsCoordinates teams to deliver specific project objectives
Industry UsageUsed in industries focusing on innovative contract modelsCommon across industries for project execution

The Contract Innovation Manager focuses on creating and implementing innovative contract solutions, while the Contract Project Manager manages the execution of specific projects within contractual frameworks. Both roles require strong contractual knowledge, but their core responsibilities differ significantly.

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Contract Specialists

Contract Specialists

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT • Hybrid

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago

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Open Date 05/13/2026 Requisition Number PRN45045B Job Title Contract Specialists Working Title Contract Manager Career Progression Track P00 Track Level FLSA Code Administrative Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40.0 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary
8am-5pm Monday - Friday, (hybrid: must work 3 days in the office per week)
VP Area President Department 00642 - Technology Licensing Office Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $55,000 - $65,000 Close Date 08/13/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary
Dedicated to helping the U's faculty inventors bring their innovations to market, the Technology Licensing Office is responsible for all aspects of innovation management: invention disclosure, patent prosecution, licensing, startup formation and support, equity management, and early-stage funding. TLO's mission is to generate economic returns for the university and the state of Utah, expand the university's reputation for innovation, and positively impact society. TLO evaluates over 200 new disclosures annually and has over 1,300 unique technologies in its portfolio. More than 500 technologies are currently licensed, while the remaining 800 are spread across various phases of commercial development. TLO creates startup companies as one vehicle for commercializing technologies, supporting the formation of 10-20 each year. The value of being an employee at the University of Utah goes far beyond your base salary, so we encourage you to carefully consider and compare our total package offer. This package includes a variety of excellent employee benefits, including health care coverage, retirement plans, and paid leave time as well as other valuable benefits, services, and programs such as tuition reduction. One example is the U's retirement benefits which amount to a 14.2% contribution in addition to your annual salary.

Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

Responsibilities
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
  • Draft and negotiate confidentiality, material and data transfer, and other agreements as assigned covering a range of transactions.
  • Coordinate and review documents with University offices, including Office of Sponsored Projects, Office of General Counsel, Conflict of Interest, and Institutional Review Board, as appropriate.
  • Explain contract terminology to clients and other interested parties in simple, everyday language.
  • Monitor progress according the submission date and deadlines to ensure drafts and documents are completed in a timely manner.
  • Maintain records for correspondence and documentation in relation to established contracts and those in progress.
  • Proofread, edit, and fact-check legal documents for accuracy and consistency.
  • Monitor contract expiration dates and renew, extend, or document expiration, as appropriate.
  • Collaborate with a legal team consisting of lawyers, paralegals, and office staff.
  • Prepare, maintain, and follow standard operating procedures for various contract team functions.
  • Collect, monitor, document and report on metrics to track and represent progress, accomplishments, and workflow.
  • Ensure database and other internal systems are updated and maintained, including updating contact, account, and contract information as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.


Preferences
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; two years experience working with federal or private funding agencies on grants, contracts, or other agreements (preferably within an academic or higher education complex), or equivalency; the ability to work effectively and efficiently under extreme pressure; and demonstrated communication and organizational skills required.
  • Advanced degree preferred.
  • Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills, as well as comprehensive knowledge of current contractual language legal terminology also preferred
Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah NonDiscrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu

https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

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The University of Utah is the state’s flagship institution of higher education, with 18 schools and colleges, more than 100 undergraduate majors and graduate programs, and an enrollment of more than 38,000 students. It is a member of the Association of American Universities—an invitation-only, prestigious group of 71 leading research institutions. The U is advancing a new national model for higher education that delivers societal impact through education, research, health care, and community service, while making social, economic, and cultural contributions that improve lives across Utah and around the world.

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