Strategic Contracts & Compliance Specialist

Tyler Junior College; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyler Junior College is seeking a Contract Specialist who reports to the Contract Administrator and assists with contract administration, preparation, execution, monitoring, and compliance. The role oversees multiple agreements, maintains files, and coordinates routing and approvals.

Responsibilities include drafting scope of work, reviewing terms, drafting templates, managing MOUs and Affiliation agreements, ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining contract database, compiling monthly

Qualifications

• Three years of experience working with Texas procurement and contracting laws.
• Associate degree (or higher) in law, contract administration, business, finance, or procurement.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts and maintain organized files.
• Experience drafting templates and MOUs/Affiliation agreements.
• Familiarity with PIA/FOIA requests and audits.

Responsibilities

• Drafts scope of work, writes contracts, reviews terms and conditions.
• Prepares templates for contracts and standard forms.
• Oversees drafting and tracking of MOUs and Affiliation agreements.
• Ensures compliance with state/federal laws and policy guidelines.
• Maintains contract database and prepares renewal letters and reports.
• Communicates with stakeholders to ensure accurate information and outcomes.
• Supports audits and filings (e.g., Form 1295) and board agenda items.

Skills

Contract language

Contract regulations

MS Office

Technical writing

Communication skills

Attention to detail

ERP systems

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Banner

PeopleSoft

Job description

Tyler Junior College is seeking a Contract Specialist who reports to the Contract Administrator and assists with contract administration, preparation, execution, monitoring, and compliance. The role oversees multiple agreements, maintains files, and coordinates routing and approvals.

Responsibilities include drafting scope of work, reviewing terms, drafting templates, managing MOUs and Affiliation agreements, ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining contract database, compiling monthly