Contract & Procurement Assistant — Part-Time (19 hrs/wk)

Southern Connecticut State University; New Haven, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Connecticut State University is seeking a part-time University Assistant for Fiscal Affairs (Contracts and Procurement). The role involves contract review, vendor documentation, and working with templated agreements while maintaining organized records.

Schedule is negotiated with the supervisor and totals 19 hours per week. The ideal candidate holds an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field and has experience in administrative, legal support, or clerical work, with strong

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative, legal support, or clerical roles is preferred.
• Familiarity with basic contract terminology or legal documents is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review vendor contracts and purchase orders for standard terms and conditions.
• Prepare and process simple, templated agreements using pre-approved university forms.
• Maintain records of contracts and procurement documents.
• Coordinate follow-ups with vendors for missing or corrected paperwork.
• Assist in identifying state or cooperative contracts for procurement support.
• Provide general clerical support to the Business Services team.

Skills

Administrative support

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Southern Connecticut State University is seeking a part-time University Assistant for Fiscal Affairs (Contracts and Procurement). The role involves contract review, vendor documentation, and working with templated agreements while maintaining organized records.

Schedule is negotiated with the supervisor and totals 19 hours per week. The ideal candidate holds an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field and has experience in administrative, legal support, or clerical work, with strong