Contracts Specialist I

About the job

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, 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.