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Contract Administration

The Contracts Administrator reviews non-research contracts and ensures contract language meets statutory, regulatory, and University policy requirements; serves as final approver of terms and conditions, indemnification, liability, insurance, and termination language; in consultation and collaboration with attorneys and other internal partners, determines best and final offers; seeks approval to accept/reject offers; assists with conflict-of-interest reviews.

• Review, analyze, and process non-research contracts including consulting agreements, temporary staff agreements, business associate agreements, non-disclosure/confidentiality agreements; ensure contract language complies with statutory, regulatory, and University policy requirements
• Collaborate with internal partners including attorneys, risk management, information security, and contract review personnel; in consultation and as directed, negotiate contract language, determine best/final offers, seek offer acceptance/rejection approval
• Draft and submit material breach correspondence including Notice to Cure, Settlement/Release, and Demand Letters
• Review research agreements to ensure appropriate approvals prior to routing for signature
• Review liability and insurance requirements for building, facility, and commercial property lease and rental agreements
• Prepare and process electronic requisitions, competitive bids, and reverse auctions; track activities and maintain records
• Keep abreast of contract law; assist in the development/revision of University policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Assist with Conflict-of-Interest reviews

Level:

– Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates baseline working knowledge of routine work tasks. Follows the standard principles and practices. Acts under direct and frequent supervision using established procedures with detailed instructions. Participates as a team member and actively contributes to completion of team goals. Clearly communicates information.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– None

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– Typically none

Problem Solving:

– Encounters routine problems
– Follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems

Independence of Action:

– Work is closely monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are provided
– Applies standard operating procedures with limited guidelines for deviation

Communication and Collaboration:

– Typically communicates internally within working unit
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Clearly communicates information, ideas, or instructions verbally and in writing

• Comp Grade – 8
• Minimum – $51,000.00
• MidPoint – $62,500.00
• Maximum – $74,000.00

• Consulting
• Contract management
• Legal research
• Legal writing
• Negotiation
• Policy analysis
• Presentation Skills
• Procedure development
• Report writing
• Risk Management
• Supplier evaluation