Contracts Administrator
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$ 61800 - 89600
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Office of Central Procurement seeks a dynamic hardworking highly skilled professional for the job of Contracts Administrator. This position will report to the Contract Manager and will perform most work activities in a large volume fast paced complex detailed and multifaceted environment. Primary responsibilities for this position will be reviewing and successfully negotiating contracts received by Central Procurement in accordance with University guidelines along with being able to identify complexity of contracts and escalate as needed. This position will have a focus on entertainment related agreements along with a variety of other agreement types.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience reviewing modifying and negotiating contracts
- Selfmanagement skills and flexibility including the ability to prioritize among a large number of responsibilities
- Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to work both independently and as a team member to multitask and respond professionally in challenging situations
- Strong attention to detail strong analytical and organizational skills
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in identifying and resolving contractrelated issues by collaborating with key stakeholders within an organization; this position will need to communicate with various internal University compliance offices including but not limited to: the Office of Ethics and Compliance Information Security the Office of Risk Management and the Office of General Counsel
- Experience with making decisions on contract related requests from employees based on established University guidelines and protocols
- Experience using customer relationship management software (CRM) such as ServiceNow and learning new software tools
Education and Experience:
This position will be filled at the Intermediate Professional level and minimally requires a Bachelors degree plus 1 year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and oncampus work. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity respect and belonging in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness as well as a culture of belongingthat supports both broad and specific equity initiatives leverages theeducational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of thecommunity thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and anessential element of the universitys teaching research and servicemission.
The salary range for this position including all possible grades is:
$61800.00 $89600.00Salary Structure additional information on Penn States job and salary structure.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988 Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security such as those concerning alcohol and drug use crime prevention the reporting of crimes sexual and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability please contact.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
