Contract Administrator
$50,162–$80,000 year
On-siteCollege Station, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Monitor the overall contract administration and review process, including origination, negotiation, execution, and closeout for business and service contracts across The Texas A&M University System Offices. Develop and maintain reporting functions on contract performance for individual departments and system-wide agreements. Review contract terms to incorporate appropriate legal and favorable business terms, coordinating with the Office of General Counsel, Risk Management, and Information Technology as needed. Assist in implementing and maintaining the contract management system while ensuring current delegations of authority. Process requisitions with supporting documentation for order placement and placement of orders.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Five years of contracting and/or procurement, or other business experience
- Certified Texas Contract Manager certification through the state of Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, or ability to complete certification within 6 months of employment
- Must be able to demonstrate excellent organizational, customer service, Interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Proofreading skills and the ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, and database software
- Ability to record, reconcile and analyze financial information
- Ability to handle confidential/time sensitive matters
- Must be able to maintain consistent and efficient workflow
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
- U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Management or Business Law
- Five years of experience in contract management with emphasis in management/monitoring of contract performance
- Working knowledge of contract review, negotiation and administrative oversight of process related to business, service or research contracts
- Experience working with a web-based procurement system
- Able to read and review high volume of contracts and interpret implications to the A&M System
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