Contracts Specialist
$42,662–$42,662 year
HybridColumbia, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Negotiate affiliation agreements between Walden University and field sites for student placement while managing contract terms with existing and potential affiliates. Review field experience contracts, affiliation agreements, and associated documents for consistency with University requirements, preparing correspondence and addressing questions with legal staff and site representatives. Track all contracts, amendments, and issues related to student field experiences, assisting with annual revisions of University forms and researching state and federal laws governing placements. Manage administrative duties including data tracking and reporting, and support the development of processes and systems for contract review.
Required Qualifications
- 3 years of corporate contract administration/negotiation experience
- BA/BS or relevant work experience
- Knowledge of education and healthcare affiliation agreements
- Self-starter demonstrating thoroughness and attention to detail
- Excellent oral and written communications skills
- High sensitivity to the confidential nature of the work
- Ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines
- High computer literacy including strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access and Excel
Desired Qualifications
- 3 years of corporate contract administration/negotiation experience, preferably in a higher education setting
- Knowledge of healthcare and education contracts
- BA/BS or relevant work experience
- Knowledge of education and healthcare affiliation agreements
- Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, and PowerPoint
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