Contract Specialist I

Liberty University • Lynchburg, VA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Contract Specialist requires experience in procurement and contract execution. This position, with supervision, uses contract management software to execute the day-to-day processing and reviewing of University agreements. This position provides front-line customer service to assigned departments and is responsible for keeping appropriate levels of management informed of issues and coordinates/initiates required actions. Their duties include negotiating contract terms and conditions with each party, analyzing potential risks involved with certain contract agreements and helping employees and leadership better understand the information outlined in the contracts. FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Reviews, among other types, template contracts, affiliation agreements and non-disclosure agreements for appropriate legal language and makes recommendations to interested parties regarding changes. 2. Responsible for setting customer expectations and level of service; provide assistance to internal customers in developing statements of work and agreements. 3. Negotiates specifications, terms, and conditions for assigned contracts. 4. Has signature authority, with supervisor approval, for template agreements and zero-dollar agreements. 5. Responsible for the maintenance of assigned aging and expired contracts; follows up with customer to ensure contract milestones are met. 6. Works with internal departments concerning specific contract questions, issues, and problems 7. Works with third parties, vendors, and contractors on contract language. 8. Performs other duties and assists in procurement projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Associates degree in business related field or Paralegal Certificate required; or relevant equivalent experience.
• One to three years’ experience in contract administration, procurement, paralegal, sourcing, or other business related field.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Experience in a large, multi-layered organization.
• Familiarity with contract administration principles.
• Familiar with contract management software.
• Ability to articulate and defend the unique Christian educational mission and vision of Liberty University and its subsidiaries to a wide variety of individuals and groups.
• Individual must not be in default on any federal student or parent loan.
• Individual must not be convicted of, or pled nolo contendere or guilty to, a crime involving the acquisition, use, or expenditure of federal, state, or local government funds, -or- be administratively or judicially determined to have committed fraud or any other material violation of law involving federal, state, or local government funds (CFR 668.14(b)(18)(i)).
• To obtain LU-approved driver certification, individuals must be 21 years of age or older, possess a valid driver’s license with a minimum of five (5) years of documented driving history, and maintain a clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Finance, or other related field.
• Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) or Certified Public Purchasing Officer.
• Fluent in Spanish or American Sign Language.

Responsibilities

• Reviews template contracts, affiliation agreements and non-disclosure agreements for appropriate legal language and makes recommendations to interested parties regarding changes.
• Responsible for setting customer expectations and level of service; provide assistance to internal customers in developing statements of work and agreements.
• Negotiates specifications, terms, and conditions for assigned contracts.
• Has signature authority, with supervisor approval, for template agreements and zero-dollar agreements.
• Responsible for the maintenance of assigned aging and expired contracts; follows up with customer to ensure contract milestones are met.
• Works with internal departments concerning specific contract questions, issues, and problems
• Works with third parties, vendors, and contractors on contract language.
• Performs other duties and assists in procurement projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree