Contract Management And Signature Authority

Employee

Contract Authorization 

Authority Delegated By

Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs 

Any contract or other legal document with a value of up to $50,000 necessary to support or further the mission of their office, consistent with the interests of the university as a whole.

• Director, Van Pelt & Opie Library

Any contract or other legal document with a value of up to $10,000 necessary to support or further the mission of their office, consistent with the interests of the university as a whole.

Vice President for Research

Any contract or other legal document necessary to support or further the mission of the Office of the Vice President for Research consistent with Board policy.

• Associate Vice President for Research Administration

Expenditure                                        Up to $750,000

Receipt of Funds                                 Up to $5,000,000

Proposals                                            No limit

Sponsored Projects Sub-Awards        Less than $5,000,000

Subject to the limits set forth above, monetary and non-monetary agreements within the scope of duties and in the best interests of the University, including but not limited to the following: 

• All documents involving research, training, educational, and other sponsored activities
• Applications requiring assurance of compliance with federal and/or state law or any other associated agreements
• Certifications and representations
• Requests for Advances, Graduate Assistant Cost Share, Facilities & Administrative Cost Waivers
• Inter-institutional, material transfer, memoranda of understanding, non-disclosure, and teaming agreements
• Technology transfer, and Vehicle Loan agreements, excluding those as lead negotiator

• Associate Vice President for Research Development

Expenditure                                        Up to $750,000

Receipt of Funds                                 Up to $5,000,000

Proposals                                            No limit

Subject to the limits set forth above, monetary and non-monetary agreements within the scope of duties and in the best interests of the University, including but not limited to the following: 

• EGLE Site Identification Form EQP5150

• Assistant Vice President Sponsored Programs

Expenditure                                        Up to $500,000

Receipt of Funds                                 Up ton $5,000,000

Proposals                                            No limit

Sponsored Projects Sub-Awards        Up to $5,000,000

Subject to the limits set forth above, monetary and non-monetary agreements within the scope of duties and in the best interests of the University, including but not limited to the following: 

• All documents involving research, training, educational, and other sponsored activities
• Applications requiring assurance of compliance with federal and/or state law or any other associated agreements
• Certifications and representations
• Requests for Advances, Graduate Assistant Cost Share, Facilities & Administrative Cost Waivers
• Fiscal documents including, but are not limited to: audits, release and assignments, financial signatures occasionally required in sponsored proposals, fiscal reports, vouchers requesting payment, letter of credit drawdowns, single audit notices

• Director, Sponsored Programs

Expenditure                                        Up to $500,000

Receipt of Funds                                 Up to $5,000,000

Proposals                                            No limit

Sponsored Projects Sub-Awards        Up to $5,000,000

Subject to the limits set forth above, monetary and non-monetary agreements within the scope of duties and in the best interests of the University, including but not limited to the following:

• All documents involving research, training, educational, and other sponsored activities
• Applications requiring assurance of compliance with federal and/or state law or any other associated agreements
• Certifications and representations
• Requests for Advances, Graduate Assistant Cost Share, Facilities & Administrative Cost Waivers
• Non-disclosure and teaming agreements related to sponsored activities administered by this group

• Director, Sponsored Operations and Information Systems

Expenditure                                        Up to $500,000

Receipt of Funds                                 Up to $5,000,000

Proposals                                            No limit

Sponsored Projects Sub-Awards        Up to $5,000,000

Subject to the limits set forth above, monetary and non-monetary agreements within the scope of duties and in the best interests of the University, including but not limited to the following: 

• Applications requiring assurance of compliance with federal and/or state law or any other associated agreements
• Certifications and representations

• Director, Keweenaw Research Center

Expenditure                                        Up to $25,000

Subject to the limits set forth above, monetary and non-monetary agreements within the scope of duties and in the best interests of the University, including but not limited to the following: 

• Confirming Orders with standard terms up to $25,000 for the Keweenaw Research Center, excluding those as lead negotiator

• Director, Great Lakes Research Center; Director, Institute of Computing and Cybersystems
• Director, Business & Program Development, Great Lakes Research Center
• Director, Michigan Tech Research Institute
• Business & Operations Director, Michigan Tech Research Institute
• Director, Advanced Power Systems Research Center
• Director of Business Operations, Advanced Power Systems Research Center

Expenditure                                       Up to $25,000 

Non-monetary Agreements within the scope of duties and in the best interests of the University.

• Director of Agreements and Operations

Expenditure                                        Up to $500,000

Receipt of Funds                                 Up to $5,000,000

Proposals                                            No limit

Sponsored Projects Sub-Awards        Up to $5,000,000

Subject to the limits set forth above, monetary and non-monetary agreements within the scope of duties and in the best interests of the University, including but not limited to the following: 

• Universal Biological Material Transfer Agreements (UMBTA) and agreements with terms consistent with the UMBTA
• Non-Disclosures, Memoranda of Understanding that are consistent with Michigan Tech’s standard terms
• Addendums to previously negotiated and executed agreements that provide for extension of time or minor modifications without substantial impacts to the obligations of either party
• University Trademark License Agreements

• Assistant Director, Grants and Contracts

Expenditure                                        Up to $500,000

Receipt of Funds                                 Up to $5,000,000

Proposals                                            No limit

Sponsored Projects Sub-Awards        Up to $5,000,000

Subject to the limits set forth above, monetary and non-monetary agreements within the scope of duties and in the best interests of the University, including but not limited to the following: 

• All documents involving research, training, educational, and other sponsored activities
• Applications requiring assurance of compliance with federal and/or state law or any other associated agreements
• Requests for Advances, Graduate Assistant Cost Share, Facilities & Administrative Cost Waivers

• Accountant, Sponsored Programs Accounting

Expenditure                                        Up to $500,000

Receipt of Funds                                 Up to $5,000,000

Proposals                                            No limit

Sponsored Projects Sub-Awards        Up to $5,000,000

Subject to the limits set forth above, monetary and non-monetary agreements within the scope of duties and in the best interests of the University, including but not limited to the following: 

• Fiscal documents including, but are not limited to: audits, release and assignments, financial signatures occasionally required in sponsored proposals, fiscal reports, vouchers requesting payment, letter of credit drawdowns, single audit notices

• Office Manager, Michigan Tech Research Institute

Fiscal and financial documents necessary for operations, not to exceed $5,000

• Associate Accountant, Sponsored Programs Accounting

Expenditure                                        Up to $500,000

Receipt of Funds                                 Up to $5,000,000

Proposals                                            No limit

Sponsored Projects Sub-Awards        Up to $5,000,000

Subject to the limits set forth above, monetary and non-monetary agreements within the scope of duties and in the bests interests of the University, including but not limited to the following:

• Fiscal documents including, but are not limited to: fiscal reports, vouchers requesting payment, letter of credit drawdowns

Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President for Administration

Any contract or other legal document in support

of the University, consistent with Board policy.

President

• Associate Vice President for Facilities Management
• Associate Vice President for Administration
• Associate Vice President for Finance
• Business Manager
• Director of General and Auxiliary Accounting
• Executive Director of Finance Services & Operations/controller
• Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President for Administration
• Director of Budget & Planning
• Deputy Chief Information Officer

Any contract or other legal document with a value of up to $10,000 necessary to support or further the mission of their office, consistent with the interests of the university as a whole.

Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President for Administration

• Director of Purchasing and Insurance Programs

Any contract or other legal document with a value of up to $25,000 necessary to support or further the mission of their office, consistent with the interests of the university as a whole.

• Head Buyer

Any contract or other legal document with a value of up to $10,000 necessary to support or further the mission of their office, consistent with the interests of the university as a whole.

• Chief Information Officer

Any contract or other legal document with a value of up to $20,000 necessary to support or further the mission of their office, consistent with the interests of the university as a whole.

General Counsel and Secretary to the Board of Trustees

Any contract or other legal document in support

of the University, consistent with Board policy.

• Director and Chief of Police
• Deputy Director and Chief of Police
• Director of Environmental Health & Safety
• Manager of Risk and Compliance

Any contract or other legal document with a value of up to $10,000 necessary to support or further the mission of their office, consistent with the interests of the university as a whole.

• Chief Human Resources Officer

Any contract or other legal document with a value of up to $10,000 necessary to support or further the mission of their office, consistent with the interests of the university as a whole.

• Manager of Chemical Stores

Up to $25,000 for the purchasing, safety and distribution of chemical stores business activities

Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Engagement

Any contract or other legal document with a value of up to $50,000 necessary to support or further the mission of their office, consistent with the interests of the university as a whole.

• Assistant Vice President for Alumni Engagement
• Assistant to the Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Engagement

Any contract or other legal document with a value of up to $10,000 necessary to support or further the mission of their office, consistent with the interests of the university as a whole.

Vice President for Athletics and Recreation

Any contract or other legal document with a value of up to $50,000 necessary to support or further the mission of their office, consistent with the interests of the university as a whole.

President

• Aquatics Manager
• Director of Recreation
• Senior Associate Athletic Director
• Assistant Athletic Director - Media Relations
• Assistant Athletic Director for Counseling and Sport Psychology
• Director of Athletic Operations
• Assistant Athletic Director - Business Operations
• Director of Athletic Partnerships
• Assistant Athletic Director - Sports Medicine
• Assistant Athletic Director - NCAA Compliance and Academic Support Services

Any contract or other legal document with a value of up to $10,000 necessary to support or further the mission of their office, consistent with the interests of the university as a whole.

VP for Athletics and Recreation

Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion

Any contract or other legal document with a value of up to $50,000 necessary to support or further the mission of their office, consistent with the interests of the university as a whole.

Vice President for Student Affairs

Any contract or other legal document with a value of up to $50,000 necessary to support or further the mission of their office, consistent with the interests of the university as a whole.

• Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
• Executive Director of Career Services
• Assistant Dean, Community Conduct
• Assistant Dean, Academic Conduct
• Director of Student Mental Health and Well-being
• Director of Student Leadership and Involvement
• Assistant Dean, Student Success
• Interim Director of the Center for Diversity and Inclusion
• Director of International Programs and Services

Any contract or other legal document with a value of up to $10,000 necessary to support or further the mission of their office, consistent with the interests of the university as a whole.

Vice President for University Relations and Enrollment

Any contract or other legal document with a value of up to $50,000 necessary to support or further the mission of their office, consistent with the interests of the university as a whole.

• Associate Vice President for University Marketing and Communications
• Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management
• Director of Operations and Finance

Any contract or other legal document with a value of up to $10,000 necessary to support or further the mission of their office, consistent with the interests of the university as a whole.