Entry-Level Contracts Specialist – Procurement & Compliance

Texas A&M University System; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas is seeking a Contracts Specialist I to procure goods and contracts for services in alignment with state and TAMUS guidelines. The role emphasizes cost savings and best value.

Responsibilities include reviewing and analyzing university contracts, coordinating with Procurement Office and Office of General Counsel, managing contracts from origination to execution, and maintaining contract files in the monitoring system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field, or equivalent experience.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze university contracts; coordinate with Procurement Office; process requisitions.
• Daily contract office processing per PVAMU, TAMUS and state guidelines; coordinate review with Office of General Counsel as needed.
• Follow contract from origination to full execution, including purchasing if required.
• Upload and maintain completed contract files in the contract monitoring system; perform retention tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

OMB Circulars

Contract regulations

Technical writing

Editing

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Job description

Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas is seeking a Contracts Specialist I to procure goods and contracts for services in alignment with state and TAMUS guidelines. The role emphasizes cost savings and best value.

Responsibilities include reviewing and analyzing university contracts, coordinating with Procurement Office and Office of General Counsel, managing contracts from origination to execution, and maintaining contract files in the monitoring system.