Contracts Specialist

About the role

The Academic Operations Specialist/Contracts Specialist for Field Experience will work with colleagues in Walden University's Office of Applied Learning Agreements and Walden University's legal staff in managing the needs of its ever-growing field experience Programs.

Responsibilities

• Working with a small and nimble team to negotiate affiliation agreements between Walden and field sites required for student field experience placement
• Directly negotiating various contract terms with existing and potential affiliates
• Assisting with management and tracking of all contracts, amendments and contract issues relating to student field experiences
• Reviewing field experience contracts, affiliation agreements and associated documents for consistency with University requirements
• Reviewing and preparing correspondence and communications relating to field experience contracts, affiliation agreements and associated documents
• Assisting with annual revision of University contracts, forms and documents
• Assisting in the research of state and federal laws and regulations related to student field experiences
• Working with University legal staff and field site representatives to incorporate changes or address questions relating to field experience contracts, affiliation agreements or associated documents
• Understanding University insurance and indemnity requirements
• Researching existing contracts to address questions or issues
• Assisting with the continued development of processes and systems related to contract review and management
• Administrative duties including data tracking and reporting
• Additional projects, as assigned

Qualifications

• 3 years of corporate contract administration/negotiation experience required, preferably in a higher education setting
• BA/BS or relevant work experience preferred
• Knowledge of education and healthcare affiliation agreements preferred
• Self-starter demonstrating thoroughness and attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• High sensitivity to the confidential nature of the work
• Ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines
• High computer literacy including strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access and Excel required
• Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook and PowerPoint preferred
• Ability to work well independently with minimal supervision, balanced with the ability to work well in a professional team/corporate office environment

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is between $42,661.58 and $75,065.24. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• Participation in Covista's Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• 12 Paid Holidays