Contract Administration Assistant — Transit & Compliance

Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Council in Minneapolis seeks an Assistant Contract Administrator to support contract management for transit security and community outreach services. You will help with administration, tracking, and maintaining contract records to ensure compliance and timely reporting.

The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple tasks, including processing invoices and assisting with RFP documents under supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Associate degree with 4+ years of experience or Bachelor's with 2+ years.
• Experience with contract administration and compliance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the administration of contracts between the Council and its service providers, including maintaining accurate records and tracking key milestones and deadlines.
• Reviews and processes vendor insurance certificates, bonds, and related compliance documentation.
• Supports the drafting and review of contract amendments under the direction of senior staff.
• Tracks and documents vendor performance data; compiles reports and summarizes findings for review.
• Assists with invoice review and processing, verifying accuracy and compliance with contract terms.
• Responds to routine vendor and internal inquiries, escalating complex issues to senior staff.
• Supports the preparation of request for proposals (RFP) documents and bid specifications.
• Participates in field audits, data collection, and quality assurance activities as assigned.
• Assists in developing and maintaining contract management tracking tools and databases.
• Supports training coordination and documentation for project managers and business units.

Skills

Contract administration

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Reading & interpreting regulations

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Contract management software

Job description

Metropolitan Council in Minneapolis seeks an Assistant Contract Administrator to support contract management for transit security and community outreach services. You will help with administration, tracking, and maintaining contract records to ensure compliance and timely reporting.

The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple tasks, including processing invoices and assisting with RFP documents under supervision.