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Additional levels that exist for this job profile can be seen below.

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:

– Intermediate Professional

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates ability to perform intermediate tasks in defined skill areas. Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of internal procedures. Works under general supervision, performing assignments that may be varied and sometimes difficult. Supports team decisions and follows through with team responsibilities. Interprets and communicates information clearly and accurately. Demonstrates intermediate problem–solving skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers or volunteers

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems; occasionally faces more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– Applies knowledge of larger unit goals, priorities, and related procedures in determining course of action

Independence of Action:

– Work is generally monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided
– Uses available guidelines to make appropriate adaptations to routine situations and refers other situations to supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and/or the University
– May communicate with external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 10
• Minimum – $61,800.00
• MidPoint – $75,700.00
• Maximum – $89,600.00