Temporary Contracts Specialist

The Role

We are seeking a Temporary Contract Specialist to provide administrative and operational support for the organizations contract management and risk processes. This role is responsible for assisting with contract preparation review workflows document management data entry tracking contract status and ensuring required documentation is completed and maintained accurately.

The ideal candidate is highly organized detail-oriented and customer-focused with the ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting internal stakeholders and external partners. This individual will play an important role in maintaining contract records coordinating approvals facilitating communications and helping ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

Success in this role requires strong administrative skills attention to detail sound judgment and the ability to work effectively across departments to support efficient contract and risk management processes.

Why Youll Want to Join Capstone

We support teaching and learning with amazing content that engages students inspires teachers and connects families and communities to move literacy forward. Capstone is a fast-paced growth company committed to cultivating a love of reading and learning. We know that Learning is for Everyone.

For over 30 years Capstone has been a national leader in K-5 educational content including digital products (PebbleGo PebbleGo Next PebbleGo Create Capstone Interactive Capstone Connect) and award-winning books. We combine a passion for helping foster a powerful love of reading and learning with the talent to create amazing content.

We are a mission-driven company that provides opportunities for professional learning and development and a culture of inclusion and belonging.

Responsibilities

Contract Administration & Reporting

• Support contract management activities by preparing reviewing routing and maintaining agreements within the contract management database.
• Utilize the contract database to track contract status facilitate review and approval workflows and ensure accurate contract documentation and recordkeeping.
• Conduct rights permissions and compliance research related to content licensing and contractual obligations.
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of contract terms conditions and requirements applicable to content acquisition licensing and product development agreements.
• Partner with Content and other internal teams to support the execution and administration of contract terms and obligations.
• Maintain the integrity of contract and rights management data through quality control reviews audits and process improvements.
• Assist with the creation maintenance and distribution of title reports and other department reporting on a weekly monthly and ad hoc basis.
• Prepare and distribute recurring reports metrics and data summaries to support business operations and decision-making.
• Respond to internal requests for contract rights and reporting information in a timely and professional manner.
• Respond to internal requests for contract rights and reporting information in a timely and professional manner including compliance research projects for large amounts of titles included in various sales deals
• Support department initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.

Education Experience and Skills desired:

• 4-year degree in education business or related field
• Previous experience in contract administration and negotiation helpful; 1-3 years experience in business or education.
• Proficient in Word and Excel database experience a plus and general computer proficiency needed.
• Experienced verbal and written communication skills necessary for interaction with Capstones internal and external customers.
• Self-starter who takes initiative can work without supervision and begin projects independently.

Travel Requirements

This position requires no travel.

Inclusion & Belonging

Capstone embraces equal opportunity and belonging for all employees and applicants. All candidate information will be kept private according to EEO guidelines. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process please send a request to .

The pay range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are surrounding compensation including but not limited to: skill sets experience and training work location and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the base range for this position is $19.00-23.00/hourly.

Pre-Employment Background Check Required

Employment Authorization:

At this time Capstone unfortunately cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa. To be considered for one of our roles applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.