Agreement Data Coordinator

Who We Are

The University of Michigan is one of the world's most powerful engines for scholarly research, service, and impact. Sustaining and supporting the University's robust research enterprise is vital for maximizing innovation and economic development. As a service and resource for innovative investigators interested in the commercialization of research, Innovation Partnerships is a unit of the Office of Research that plays a central role in helping to ensure that society realizes the benefits of the research conducted on campus.

Innovation Partnerships enhances research discoveries to encourage licensing and broad deployment with existing businesses and newly formed U-M startups. Innovation Partnerships has earned a reputation for performance among the top 10 of all universities through providing responsive, professional service to our inventors and industry partners.

Responsibilities*

Agreement and records data entry

• perform data entry for non-commercialization agreements, including Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs)

• verify accuracy and completeness of agreement records against source documents

FOIA and compliance support

• support processing of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, including gathering responsive records and tracking request status

• conduct restricted party screenings for individuals and entities in accordance with university policy and applicable export control regulations

Data quality

• assist with data quality review and data clean-up projects, including identifying discrepancies and standardizing records

• support data migration and clean-up efforts as assigned

You'll enjoy this job if you are interested in:

• exposure to intellectual property and contracting documents

• learning about the positive effect university research has on the world through technology transfer

• compliance and records work

What You'll Do

Innovation Partnerships is looking for an attentive and detail-oriented Agreement Data Coordinator to support data entry and administrative functions across the office. This role involves entering and maintaining records for non-commercialization agreements, supporting Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request processing, conducting restricted party screenings, and assisting with data quality and clean-up projects. The position will require the ability to navigate the office's IP management and records systems. This is a part-time, remote, temporary role well suited to someone who enjoys precise, process-driven work and can manage recurring data entry and records tasks independently.

Required Qualifications*

• High school education or equivalent and minimum of 1 year of experience in a related area or office

• Advanced keyboard skills
• High level of accuracy and exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment with sensitive information

• Ability to take initiative and work effectively independently

Desired Qualifications*

• Familiarity with technology transfer

• Prior experience with non-disclosure agreements or material transfer agreements

• Experience working in relational databases (Salesforce, Wellspring Sophia, or similar)

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

• This is a temporary, remote position anticipated at approximately 10 hours per week.

• Schedule is flexible within standard business hours, to be coordinated with the supervisor.

Don't meet every single requirement for this position? At U-M we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.