Contracts Specialist I
Job Description
Special Instructions to Applicants:
All interested applicants should attach a resume and cover letter
in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably
in PDF format to avoid any formatting issues.
Please note that we are currently recruiting for this role at two
different levels. The final position and salary will be offered
commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience and
qualifications. We encourage you to apply to the specific posting
that best aligns with your current professional background.
About Rice:
Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice
University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S.
News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate
student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system that
supports students intellectually, emotionally, and culturally
through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lecture
series, courses, and student government. Developing close-knit,
diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is
why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value
among private universities.
Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff, and
students share values that are essential to our success as a
healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors
and shape Rice’s culture. They come through in the way we treat
each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values
can be recalled simply by our name — RICE — Responsibility,
Integrity, Community, and Excellence.
Position Summary:
The Office of Technology Transfer (OTT) at Rice University supports
the commercialization of university research by managing
intellectual property, pursuing patents, and facilitating
partnerships with industry. OTT helps turn innovations into
real-world products while advancing Rice’s research impact.
The Industrial Contracts Specialist I, under the supervision of the
Assistant Director for Contracts, will serve in the Office of
Technology Transfer by assisting in drafting, negotiating, and
administering research-related agreements with external partners,
including but not limited to material transfer agreements,
non-disclosure agreements, and data use agreements. This role
supports the commercialization of Rice University research by
ensuring agreements comply with university and federal policies,
facilitating collaboration with faculty, staff, and external
partners, and helping advance the university’s research impact
through effective contract administration.
Ideal Candidate Statement:
The ideal candidate is an organized, detail-oriented professional
with some experience in research administration or intellectual
property management. They understand contractual issues in a
university research environment, can assist in drafting and
managing material transfer agreements, and communicate clearly with
internal and external stakeholders. The candidate works
independently while collaborating effectively, demonstrates
attention to detail, and can manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced,
client-focused environment.
Workplace Requirements:
This position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office
and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration.
Per Rice policy 440 ,
work arrangements may be subject to change.
Hiring Salary: $63,100 - $80,400
*Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA
are not eligible for overtime.
Minimum Requirements:
Apply Now
Special Instructions to Applicants:
All interested applicants should attach a resume and cover letter
in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably
in PDF format to avoid any formatting issues.
Please note that we are currently recruiting for this role at two
different levels. The final position and salary will be offered
commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience and
qualifications. We encourage you to apply to the specific posting
that best aligns with your current professional background.
About Rice:
Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice
University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S.
News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate
student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system that
supports students intellectually, emotionally, and culturally
through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lecture
series, courses, and student government. Developing close-knit,
diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is
why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value
among private universities.
Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff, and
students share values that are essential to our success as a
healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors
and shape Rice’s culture. They come through in the way we treat
each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values
can be recalled simply by our name — RICE — Responsibility,
Integrity, Community, and Excellence.
Position Summary:
The Office of Technology Transfer (OTT) at Rice University supports
the commercialization of university research by managing
intellectual property, pursuing patents, and facilitating
partnerships with industry. OTT helps turn innovations into
real-world products while advancing Rice’s research impact.
The Industrial Contracts Specialist I, under the supervision of the
Assistant Director for Contracts, will serve in the Office of
Technology Transfer by assisting in drafting, negotiating, and
administering research-related agreements with external partners,
including but not limited to material transfer agreements,
non-disclosure agreements, and data use agreements. This role
supports the commercialization of Rice University research by
ensuring agreements comply with university and federal policies,
facilitating collaboration with faculty, staff, and external
partners, and helping advance the university’s research impact
through effective contract administration.
Ideal Candidate Statement:
The ideal candidate is an organized, detail-oriented professional
with some experience in research administration or intellectual
property management. They understand contractual issues in a
university research environment, can assist in drafting and
managing material transfer agreements, and communicate clearly with
internal and external stakeholders. The candidate works
independently while collaborating effectively, demonstrates
attention to detail, and can manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced,
client-focused environment.
Workplace Requirements:
This position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office
and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration.
Per Rice policy 440 ,
work arrangements may be subject to change.
Hiring Salary: $63,100 - $80,400
*Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA
are not eligible for overtime.
Minimum Requirements:
Apply Now