Contract Manager

Responsibilities

• Initial review of UTM contracts entered into ESM;
• Determine status of all UTM contracts in ESM - delegated versus non-delegated and initiate internal workflow;
• Work with respective departments on initial issues and potential modifications to the Agiloft contract entry to align with System Policy and commercial expectations;
• Review, revise, negotiate with vendors, and finalize all delegated contracts pursuant to System Policy, UT Contract Manual, and Risk Management Bonding Guidelines;
• Work with internal owners, particularly the Office of General Counsel, Purchasing, and IT Security, and external contacts to finalize all Agiloft contracts;
• Provide Policy and System training and guidance on contract requirements/processing to all internal owners to assure accurate information is provided, and reflected in Agiloft entries and contracts;
• Maintain and update contractual records and changes as needed in the University's contract management system for ease of accessibility by the staff of Procurement and Contract Services and also for audit purposes.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree, 5 years of experience in a contract management, paralegal or related role, including 5 years experience in an office environment, strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain a comprehensive working knowledge of University policies and procedures, demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions while working independently with minimal supervision, proficient in utilizing the University’s contract and procurement ERP systems, with exceptional attention to accuracy and detail, excellent reading comprehension and analytical skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented, forward-thinking environment, extensive knowledge of the legal structure of contractual documents and the ability to assess and apply the legal implications of contractual provisions.
• Preferred Qualifications: Masters degree, strong knowledge of state contract requirements and fiscal policies within a higher education environment, demonstrated customer service experience and proven ability to complete assigned tasks accurately and efficiently while ensuring compliance with applicable legal and policy requirements in a fast-paced operational setting, consistent ability to identify areas for process improvement, assess risk, and implement effective solutions to enhance operational efficiency and compliance, 2 years of experience in a customer service role.