Liberty University ยท 1 day ago
Contract Specialist I
Lynchburg, VA
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expLiberty University is seeking a Contract Specialist I to assist with procurement and contract execution. This role involves reviewing agreements, negotiating contract terms, and providing customer service to internal departments while ensuring compliance with contract management processes.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Reviews, among other types, template contracts, affiliation agreements and non-disclosure agreements for appropriate legal language and makes recommendations to interested parties regarding changes
Responsible for setting customer expectations and level of service; provide assistance to internal customers in developing statements of work and agreements
Negotiates specifications, terms, and conditions for assigned contracts
Has signature authority, with supervisor approval, for template agreements and zero-dollar agreements
Responsible for the maintenance of assigned aging and expired contracts; follows up with customer to ensure contract milestones are met
Works with internal departments concerning specific contract questions, issues, and problems
Works with third parties, vendors, and contractors on contract language
Performs other duties and assists in procurement projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associates degree in business related field or Paralegal Certificate required; or relevant equivalent experience
One to three years' experience in contract administration, procurement, paralegal, sourcing, or other business related field
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Experience in a large, multi-layered organization
Familiarity with contract administration principles
Familiar with contract management software
Ability to articulate and defend the unique Christian educational mission and vision of Liberty University and its subsidiaries to a wide variety of individuals and groups
Individual must not be in default on any federal student or parent loan
Individual must not be convicted of, or pled nolo contendere or guilty to, a crime involving the acquisition, use, or expenditure of federal, state, or local government funds, -or- be administratively or judicially determined to have committed fraud or any other material violation of law involving federal, state, or local government funds (CFR 668.14(b)(18)(i))
To obtain LU-approved driver certification, individuals must be 21 years of age or older, possess a valid driver's license with a minimum of five (5) years of documented driving history, and maintain a clean driving record
Preferred
Bachelors Degree in Business, Finance, or other related field
Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) or Certified Public Purchasing Officer
Fluent in Spanish or American Sign Language
Company
Liberty University
Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Lynchburg, Va., Liberty University has been ๐๐ณ๐ข๐ช๐ฏ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐๐ฉ๐ข๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ด ๐ง๐ฐ๐ณ ๐๐ฉ๐ณ๐ช๐ด๐ต ๐ด๐ช๐ฏ๐ค๐ฆ 1971.
Founded in 1971Lynchburg, VA, US
5001-10000 employees
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