Contracts Administrator

About the role

The Office of Central Procurement seeks a dynamic, hardworking, and highly skilled professional for the job of a Contracts Administrator, Senior Professional. This position will report to the Contract Manager and will perform most work activities in a large volume, fast-paced, complex, detailed, and multifaceted environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and successfully negotiate contracts received by Central Procurement in accordance with university guidelines.
• Identify the complexity of contracts and escalate as needed.
• Focus on a variety of other agreement types.
• Perform work activities in a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work.
• On-site presence and working in the office at least one day per week.

Requirements

• Experience reviewing, modifying, and negotiating contracts.
• Self-management skills and flexibility, including the ability to prioritize among a large number of responsibilities.
• Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work both independently and as a team member, and to multitask and respond professionally in challenging situations.
• Strong attention to detail, strong analytical, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in identifying and resolving contract-related issues by collaborating with key stakeholders within an organization.
• Experience with making decisions on contract-related requests from employees based on established University guidelines and protocols.
• Experience using customer relationship management software (CRM) such as ServiceNow and learning new software tools.

Benefits

This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work. This role requires on-site presence and working in the office at least one day per week.

Pay

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $81,312.00 - $122,016.00. Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure.

Schedule

This position will be filled at the Senior Professional level. Minimum Education, Work Experience & Required Certifications: Bachelor's Degree 6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None.