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Inside Higher Ed · 4 days ago

Contract Specialist I - 528214

Tuscaloosa, AL

Full-time, Contract

Hybrid

Mid Level

$62K/yr - $81K/yr

4+ years exp

Inside Higher Ed is seeking a Contract Specialist I who ensures contract compliance with applicable laws and University policies. The role involves interpreting and negotiating purchasing contracts, managing the collaborative review process with campus stakeholders, and recommending solutions to legal matters.

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Responsibilities

Ensures contract compliance with applicable laws, University policies, and best practices

Interprets and negotiates purchasing contracts on behalf of the University in conjunction with applicable laws, University policies, and best practices

Interprets contractual provisions and identifies issues regarding insurance, indemnity, dispute resolution, and other risk factors

Recommends acceptable solutions to unfavorable risk factors and other associated legal matters that align with the University’s position and goals

Manages the collaborative review process with other campus stakeholders through completion

Qualification

Contract managementComplianceNegotiationBusiness lawContract developmentLegal aspects of contractingRisk managementHigher education experienceCertifications JDCertifications CPPMCertifications CPPOCollaborationProblem-solvingCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of contract management, negotiation, development, and/or compliance experience; OR master's degree and two (2) years of contract management, negotiation, development, and/or compliance; OR juris doctorate and some experience in contract management, negotiation, development, and/or compliance experience

Broad knowledge and thorough understanding of contract management and the legal aspects of contracting

Preferred

History of increasing workplace responsibility and experience, preferably in an institution of higher education's Contract Management or Purchasing department

Significant knowledge of business law, compliance, and contract management

A JD, CPPM, CPPO, or equivalent certification