Contract Specialist

Walden University

Minneapolis (MN)

On-site

USD 42,661 - 75,065

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k Retirement Program with 6% employer match

Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy

12 Paid Holidays

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dedicated Academic Operations Specialist to join their dynamic team. This role involves managing contracts and agreements essential for student field experiences, particularly in Education and Nursing. With a focus on negotiation and compliance, the position offers a chance to contribute to meaningful educational outcomes while working in a hybrid model that fosters collaboration and innovation. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in contract administration and a passion for supporting academic excellence. Join this forward-thinking institution and make a positive impact on the lives of adult learners across the nation.

Qualifications

3 years of corporate contract administration experience required.
Knowledge of education and healthcare contracts preferred.

Responsibilities

Negotiate affiliation agreements for student field experience placements.
Manage and track contracts and amendments related to field experiences.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Attention to detail

Oral and written communication

Ability to work under pressure

Education

BA/BS or relevant work experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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About Walden University

Walden University, an Adtalem Global Education institution, supports a diverse community of adult learners from across the U.S. and other countries, who seek to achieve their academic goals and make positive, lasting social change in their professions and communities. Walden offers more than 100 online degree and certificate programs, for students pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral or certificate. Walden University has graduated more than 174,000 students and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Company Description

In our U.S. locations, we operate on a hybrid work model with three in-office days and two remote days per week. Starting Q1 2025, we will transition to a four-day in-office schedule, Monday–Thursday. This in-office time fosters creativity, innovation, communication, and stronger team relationships, supporting both individual and organizational success.

Job Description

The Academic Operations Specialist/Contracts Specialist for Field Experience will work with colleagues in Walden University's Office of Applied Learning Agreements and Walden University’s legal staff in managing the needs of its ever-growing field experience Programs.

The Full-Time Contracts Specialist Field Experience candidate will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience preferred in contracts and transactional practice areas, preferably in a higher education setting. Knowledge of healthcare and education contracts is a plus. This position supports the members of the academic programs’ Field Experience team, with a primary focus on support for Education and Nursing.

Responsibilities

Working with a small and nimble team to negotiate affiliation agreements between Walden and field sites required for student field experience placement.
Directly negotiating various contract terms with existing and potential affiliates.
Assisting with management and tracking of all contracts, amendments and contract issues relating to student field experiences.
Reviewing field experience contracts, affiliation agreements and associated documents for consistency with University requirements.
Reviewing and preparing correspondence and communications relating to field experience contracts, affiliation agreements and associated documents.
Assisting with annual revision of University contracts, forms and documents.
Assisting in the research of state and federal laws and regulations related to student field experiences.
Working with University legal staff and field site representatives to incorporate changes or address questions relating to field experience contracts, affiliation agreements or associated documents.
Understanding University insurance and indemnity requirements.
Researching existing contracts to address questions or issues.
Assisting with the continued development of processes and systems related to contract review and management.
Administrative duties including data tracking and reporting.
Additional projects, as assigned.

Qualifications

3 years of corporate contract administration/negotiation experience is required, preferably in a higher education setting.
BA/BS or relevant work experience preferred.
Knowledge of education and healthcare affiliation agreements is preferred.
Self-starter demonstrating thoroughness and attention to detail.
Excellent oral and written communications skills.
High sensitivity to the confidential nature of the work.
Ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
High computer literacy including strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access and Excel is required.
Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, and PowerPoint is preferred.
Ability to work well independently with minimal supervision, balanced with the ability to work well in a professional team/corporate office environment.

Additional Information

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $42,661.58 and $75,065.24. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

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