Contract Advisor

Memphis Shelby County Schools • Memphis, TN

6d

About The Position

Delivers at a high level of competency in working on unusually complex problems and provides solutions that are highly innovative and ingenious, achieving quality and work process improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in relevant are, or equivalent, plus an additional 5 years related experience, or equivalent working with or in a legal department for a total education/experience of 9 years.

Nice To Haves

• JD degree highly preferred; for a total education/experience of 9 years.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and a high degree of ingenuity, creativity, resourcefulness, and competency in complex problems; and is viewed as expert within the field.
• Works collaboratively with other professionals, and management to achieve a system-wide result. May lead a team in the effort.
• Deals with unusually complex problems and provides solutions that are highly innovative and ingenious, achieving quality and work process improvements. Ensures that the workgroup’s goals and activities are in synch with and support the broader goals and objectives of the organization; and that the executions of responsibilities are in accordance to lawful and ethical standards.
• Directs the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records, correspondence, and files related to assigned service, activities, and operations; provides for appropriate research and compiles reports, as needed.
• Drafts and negotiates contract terms and conditions with vendors to maximize value and minimize costs.
• Provides contract advice to originator/sponsor on contract terms and conditions.
• Performs research on contractual issues.
• Monitors compliance with major district-wide agreements.
• Conducts compliance meeting with parties to resolve compliance issues.
• Drafts and reviews contractual documents consistent with policies and applicable laws.
• Administers and provides work direction for the preparation and maintenance of contract files and records.
• Researches and prepares reports and correspondence regarding contract issues.
• Participates in and conducts training sessions for administrators to assist in compliance with contract policies.
• Review or negotiate contracts, agreements, memoranda of understand, leases and other contract documents.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level