Contract Administrator

Texas A&M University System; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas A&M University System Offices in College Station is seeking a Contract Administrator to oversee the contract administration lifecycle, including origination, review, approval, execution, and closeout, and to support procurement activities across the system.

This staff position offers an extensive benefits package, competitive salary, and opportunities to contribute to reporting, policy alignment, and system-wide contracts while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and TAMUS

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of contracting and/or procurement experience.
• Certified Texas Contract Manager certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the overall contract administration process to include creation, review, negotiation, workflows, execution, reporting, and related tasks.
• Develop and maintain reporting functions for contracts, including performance monitoring across departments and system-wide agreements.
• Review contract terms and coordinate with General Counsel, Risk Management, IT, and others to ensure favorable terms.
• Assist with implementation and maintenance of the contract management system.
• Maintain current annual reviews of SO and member contract delegations of authority.
• Support procurement functions, including processing requisitions and approvals.

Skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Proofreading

Financial analysis

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Five years contracting/ procurement experience

Job description

Job Description

The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, Texas A&M – Fort Worth and the Texas A&M - RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.

Job Title

Contract Administrator

Agency

Texas A&M University System Offices

Department

Procurement Services and HUB Program

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, Texas A&M – Fort Worth and the Texas A&M - RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.

The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor: additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options; tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.

Salary

$4,180.17 - $6,666.66 per month commensurate with experience.

Job Description Summary

This position will be responsible for monitoring the overall contract administration and review process (e.g., origination, recommendation, approval, execution, administration, closeout, reporting, etc.) and assisting the Associate Director with other contract or procurement related duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Associate Director with the overall contract administration process to include creation, review, negotiation, associated workflows, execution, reporting requirements, and other tasks related to business and service contracts for The Texas A&M University System Offices (SO) in accordance with statutory requirements and established A&M System policies and regulations.


• Develop and maintain reporting functions associated with contracts on behalf of SO. Such reporting will involve not only performance measures but also developing and maintaining reporting associated with monitoring of contract performance for individual departments and system-wide agreements.


• Review terms of each contract and coordinate further reviews as necessary with appropriate System offices such as the Office of General Counsel, Risk Management, Information Technology, etc. Review shall include incorporating appropriate legal terms as well as favorable business terms for TAMUS.


• Assist the Associate Director with implementation and continuing maintenance of the contract management system.


• Assist the Associate Director to ensure that the SO and member contract delegations of authority are current and reviewed annually.


• Assist as needed with procurement functions to include the processing of requisitions with the appropriate supporting documentation for approval and placement of orders.


• Other duties as assigned.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Five years of contracting and/or procurement, or other business experience.

Registration, Certifications, And Licenses

• Certified Texas Contract Manager certification through the state of Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, or ability to complete certification within 6 months of employment.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• 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.

Preferred 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.

Other Requirements

This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only. Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.