Contracts Officer

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Contracts Officer
Duties: Identify and use best practices to review, draft, negotiate, create and/or amend contracts to delineate roles and responsibilities, allocate risk, an ensure clarity of purpose and compliance with federal, state, and local laws, executive orders, ordinances, regulations and applicable University policies and processes. Ensure activities described in the contract align with the University’s mission. Facilitate discussion and counsel stakeholders regarding proposed activities and the impact on the University and its employees, property and reputation. Apply strategic and creative problem solving to address contract issues and identify acceptable solutions. Create templates for ongoing general University wide usage and seek, create and utilize mechanisms for efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams of University stakeholders, domestic and international contracting partners, including educational institutions, for-profit and non-profit entities, public and private institutions and individuals. Advise contract administrators to address and manage issues that arise in the course of performance of the contract. Work with team members to develop and manage an effective outreach strategy to encourage timely involvement in matters that affect Contract Services transactions. Communicate effectively with customers regarding project development and contract status. Act as point of contact for issues pertaining to contracting at University. Educate and assist University stakeholders in determining which University contract office is appropriate to handle the transaction. Contribute to the development and maintenance of current information on the shared website, policy manual and publications. Coordinate education and training programs to University staff providing an understanding of the function and role of Contract Services as well as the department’s roles and responsibilities. Represent the unit on committees and work groups. Participate and contribute to workgroup efforts with on-going evaluation and impact of policy and process on unit’s activities. Suggest and implement improvements or adjustments as needed. Make recommendations to the Contract Manager to adjust Contract Services’ operations to meet changes in customer needs, requirements, or leveraging University resources.

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