Senior Contracts Administrator

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg seeks a Senior Contracts Administrator to support leasing and real estate functions, including acquisitions and contract administration for leased space and facility use agreements.

Responsibilities include drafting and editing contracts, negotiating modifications, ensuring policy compliance, and generating reports. The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to interact with diverse clients.

Qualifications

• Experience drafting and editing contracts, correspondence, reports.
• Negotiating contracts and contract modifications.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with deadlines.
• Experience interpreting policies and compliance requirements.
• Analytical skills with data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal and professional communication with diverse clients.

Responsibilities

• Draft and edit contracts, correspondence, and reports.
• Negotiate contracts and modifications.
• Manage leasing acquisitions and facility use agreements.
• Oversee facility management for leased space.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Perform data analysis and develop reports.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Organizational skills

Policy interpretation

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Notary Public

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Paralegal experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the Associate Director, the Senior ContractsAdministrator performs a wide variety of duties in support of theuniversity's leasing and real estate functions includingacquisitions and contract administration for leased space, facilitymanagement for leased space, and contract administration includinggeneral agreements, employee housing and facility useagreements.

Required Qualifications

• Experience independently drafting and editing contracts,correspondence, reports, and other documents.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating contracts and contractmodifications.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, including theability to manage multiple deadlines and work under pressure whilemaintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience interpreting and applying policies, regulations,guidelines, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills with knowledge ofcomputer applications for data analysis and reportdevelopment.
• Experience that demonstrates excellent interpersonal andprofessional communication skills with the ability to interacteffectively and collaboratively with diverse clientele.
• Proficient in use of PC; demonstrated use of Microsoft Word,Excel and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision and makedecisions within prescribed guidelines.
• Notary Public certified or ability to obtain appointment ofNotary Public.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration or relatedfield; or extensive work related experience.
• Knowledge of state (Virginia) contract management and compliancemanagement policies and procedures.
• Experience as a Paralegal.

Pay Band

4

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience with a salary range of $68,000-$75,000

Hours per week

40

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to beleaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout theworld, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverseenrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, andprofessional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presenceacross Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C.area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sitesin Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution,Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in researchannually. Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professionaldevelopment opportunities and university shared governance. These valuablecontributions to university shared governance provide importantrepresentation and perspective, along with opportunities for uniqueand impactful professional development. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, orapplicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (includingpregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, geneticinformation, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation,race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, orotherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquireabout, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensationof other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protectedby law.

Disability Accommodations

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Marisela Garza [e-mail] during regular business hours at least 10 businessdays prior to the event.