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University of Dayton

Associate Contracts Specialist

🇺🇸 Dayton, OH

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Other

🗓️ August 7th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Dayton is hiring an Associate Contracts Specialist. The role involves managing contracts and grants documentation, processing proposals and awards using Deltek Costpoint, and providing first-tier customer support within the Research Contracts & Grants division. The specialist also supports contract closeout activities and contributes to process improvements in coordination with CGO leadership.

Highlights

  • Manage and coordinate research contracts, proposals, and modifications documentation.
  • Process proposals, awards, and modifications in Deltek Costpoint system.
  • Provide timely customer service as first-tier support for contract and grant inquiries.
  • Track representations, certifications, and Non-Disclosure Agreements for assigned sponsors.
  • Maintain internal databases and oversee the CGO general email inbox and office supplies.
  • Complete monthly purchasing card (PCard) reports and support contract closeout activities.
  • Require proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel and Word.
  • Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree, three years of relevant experience, and U.S. citizenship.
  • Preferred candidates have advanced degrees and experience with federal government contracting agencies such as DOD and GSA.
  • Work closely with a diverse team in a research environment at the University of Dayton Research Institute.