Manager Contract Administration

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Manager, Contract Administration
The candidate will be responsible for managing all phases of contract development, including drafting and negotiating a broad range of contracts across the University enterprise (academy and UHealth), such as inbound service, outbound service, licensing, facilities use, affiliation, and numerous other agreements. The position is responsible for providing advice and counsel to internal clients across the enterprise with respect to contracting matters of strategic importance to UM. The position reports to the Director, Contract Administration. Works closely with and provides daily support to the Director, Contract Administration in drafting, analyzing and negotiating a broad range of agreements across the UM enterprise, including, but not limited to, consulting agreements (both inbound and outbound), amendments, non-disclosure agreements, affiliation agreements, photography/filming agreements, memorandums of understanding, license agreements, services agreements, performance agreements, sponsorships, student exchange agreements, vendor agreements for the acquisition of goods and services, equipment leasing agreements, etc. and related documents. Conducts in-depth analysis of contract requirements, special provisions and terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations and enterprise-wide policies. Advises and counsels internal clients across the enterprise clearly and effectively conveys risk assessments to internal stakeholders. Engages both internal clients and third parties to negotiate contract terms favorable. Thorough understanding of the business case and the financial/analytical issues and profit and loss implications. Ensures state and federal regulatory compliance and compliance with enterprise policies and procedures in all aspects of contract administration; develops strong understanding of other operating units to ensure compliance with those operations as well. Assists the Director in cultivating and maintaining strong, trusted relationships with other key operational units and executive leadership throughout the enterprise. Works with a significant degree of independence and minimal supervision on day-to-day contracting matters. Ensures approval and execution of contracts in accordance with firm policies. Develops, maintains, and revises contract templates and contracting guidelines to ensure uniform general contract terms and conditions are used. Reviews, updates, and maintains contract documentation in accordance with University policies. Conducts training sessions for procurement staff to ensure work product across teams is in compliance with university’s contracting standards and policies. Uses independent judgment and applies creativity to resolution of contract issues, in consultation with the Director. Prepares, ceases, and desists demands to outside entities for the unauthorized use of University intellectual property. Additional duties as assigned.

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