Contracts Specialist I

Texas A&M University; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University in Prairie View, TX, seeks a Contracts Specialist I to strategically procure services and oversee contract administration for the university. The role emphasizes timely execution, adherence to state and TAMUS guidelines, and cost-effective procurement practices.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in business-related fields or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with no or minimal prior experience required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Two years of experience in procurement or compliance programs is preferred.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform required reviews/analyze of university contracts, coordinate with Procurement Office and ensure timely execution.
• Process departmental requisitions as assigned.
• Perform daily contract office processing in accordance with PVAMU, TAMUS and state guidelines to ensure efficiency & accuracy.
• Coordinate contract review by the Office of General Counsel (OGC) when required.
• Follow contract from origination to full execution, including purchasing if required.
• Upload and maintain completed contract files within the contract monitoring system and perform document retention tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Procurement

Compliance programs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title

Contracts Specialist I Agency Prairie View A&M University Department Procurement Services & Contract Administration

Compensation

Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate

Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Important Immigration Information

Important Immigration information: A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee. In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

Job Description

The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position. This position is responsible for strategically procuring good and contracts for services for the benefit of the university in accordance with state, federal and TAMUS guideline and in a timely manner that ensures cost savings and best value purchasing /contracting on behalf of the university.

Responsibilities

• Perform required reviews/analyze of university contracts, coordinate with Procurement Office and ensure timely execution.
• Process departmental requisitions as assigned.
• Perform daily contract office processing in accordance with PVAMU, TAMUS and state guidelines to ensure efficiency & accuracy.
• If required, coordinate contract review by of Office of General Counsel (OGC).
• Follow contract from origination to full execution, including purchasing if required.
• Upload and maintain completed contract files within the contract monitoring system and perform document retention tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting Finance or closing related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• No prior experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of experience in procure or compliance programs and/or activity.

Special Requirements

• Applicants with equivalent experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree may be considered. One year of the related experience is the equivalent of one college year.
• Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have four years of related experience to meet the equivalency in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree plus the minimum required years of experience.
• Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have a total of four years of experience.

Background Check Requirements

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.

Job Posting Close Date

Job Posting Close Date: 09/17/2026

Company Culture and Commitment

The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees.

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