Contract Administrator III - Hybrid, 1-Year

University of California Merced; California; Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full UC benefits

Job summary

University of California, Merced is seeking a Contract Administrator to handle complex contracting and procurement tasks across business, lab services, and utilities agreements. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners, applying UC policies and strong negotiation skills to optimize terms and value.

The role is hybrid, one-year contract, with eligibility for full UC benefits. Review of applicants begins around October 14, 2025, with posting remaining open until filled.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in business administration, public administration or related area.
• 3 years of demonstrated professional procurement/contracting experience or paralegal project management experience, or 7 years of equivalent experience/education/training.
• Strong negotiation, drafting and communication skills.
• Familiarity with UC policies and procurement processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex contracting and procurement tasks including business, lab services, and utilities agreements.
• Negotiates terms and drafts contract documents with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Ensures policy compliance and supports the division of Finance and Administration.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Policy compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration or related area

Job description

University of California, Merced is seeking a Contract Administrator to handle complex contracting and procurement tasks across business, lab services, and utilities agreements. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners, applying UC policies and strong negotiation skills to optimize terms and value.

The role is hybrid, one-year contract, with eligibility for full UC benefits. Review of applicants begins around October 14, 2025, with posting remaining open until filled.