The mission of the Office of Contracts and Grants (OCG) is to advise and assist University researchers in obtaining and managing external funding for sponsored projects

The mission of the Office of Contracts and Grants (OCG) is to advise and assist University researchers in obtaining and managing external funding for sponsored projects. The Director of University Contracts leads the Contracts Unit of the Office of Contracts and Grants and serves as a contracting expert, with experience in both federal and private industry contracting. The Director serves as an expert leader and resource for, and mentor to, Contract Officers, who hold signature authority for the Regents of the University, and contracting staff. The Director has responsibilities for contract review, negotiation, execution and management for the University’s most complex contract transactions. The Director serves as the Chief Negotiator and advisor to the University’s research enterprise on the most complex and high-profile sponsored projects undertaken by University researchers, and provides counsel and recommendations to campus leadership with respect to risk and mitigation. The Director serves on the Office of Contracts and Grants’ leadership team which provides guidance on achievement of the unit’s strategic initiatives and furthers the growth and development of the Office and staff, as a whole.