Strategic Contract Administrator - Higher Ed

University of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

13 Paid Holidays

Professional Development Opportunities

Dependent Scholarships

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

University of South Carolina is seeking a Contract Administrator to oversee the full lifecycle of contracts, vendor agreements, and procurement activities within the Division of Development. The role requires ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, policies, and procurement codes while supporting a broad range of operational functions.

You will lead contract planning, solicitations, negotiation, execution, and renewal, while monitoring performance and maintaining auditable

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 4 or more years of job related experience.
• Experience with contract administration, procurement processes, and vendor management is required.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and university procurement policies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contract Lifecycle Administration: manage contracts and vendor agreements from initiation to closeout.
• Procurement Coordination and Vendor Management: coordinate solicitations, vendor evaluations, and contract awards.
• Compliance, Risk Management, and Contract Monitoring: ensure adherence to regulations and monitor performance.
• Financial Administration and Fiscal Oversight: oversee contract expenditures and processing of invoices.
• Stakeholder Engagement, Documentation, and Operational Support: liaise with internal teams and maintain contract files.
• Other Duties as Assigned or Required.

Skills

Contract management

Procurement

Vendor management

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Negotiation

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

PeopleSoft

MS Excel

Contract management tools

Job description

University of South Carolina is seeking a Contract Administrator to oversee the full lifecycle of contracts, vendor agreements, and procurement activities within the Division of Development. The role requires ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, policies, and procurement codes while supporting a broad range of operational functions.

You will lead contract planning, solicitations, negotiation, execution, and renewal, while monitoring performance and maintaining auditable