Contracts Manager

Position Summary

The Contract Manager reviews all School of Medicine contractual agreements and other legal documents flowing through the OPSCA. This position reviews contracts for completeness, and analyzes contract language to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with School of Medicine, University, state, and federal policies and regulations. Consults with departments and/or leadership, and ensures that department administrators have understanding of operational obligations; and drafts, negotiates, and finalizes agreements in accordance with law, policy, within approved parameters.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Mid-career with Masters and 1-2 yrs experience; or Bachelors and 2-4 yrs experience

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Knowledge and familiarity with a broad range of agreement types, contract principals, and law and regulations.
• Must be able to communicate with all levels of management and provide consultation, expertise, and to develop and recommend solutions.
• Excellent written communication ability, with strong attention paid to spelling and grammar.
• Must be highly detail oriented.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• JD or paralegal preferred, or commensurate contracts management experience.
• Experience in higher education and/or healthcare.