Contract Associate

Eastern Bank•Wakefield, MA

18h•$52,114 - $83,755•Onsite

About The Position

The Jr. Contract Assistant supports the Contract Administrator Analyst in maintaining the organization’s contract management tool and providing responsive, high‑quality support to business lines. This role focuses on executing defined contract administration tasks, maintaining accurate records, coordinating contract workflows, and assisting with reporting under established procedures and direction.

Requirements

1+ year of experience in contract administration, operations, or administrative support.
Basic to intermediate understanding of contract terms and conditions and contract documentation.
Proficiency in using data management, spreadsheets, and word processing software.
Ability to organize multiple priorities.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with customers, contractors, co-workers, and vendors.
Effective facilitation and personal interaction skills appropriate to achieving objectives.
Ability to assemble, organize, and present statistical, financial, or factual information derived from a variety of sources.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred
High School education combined with certifications from CTPRP and/or related work experience is acceptable.

Responsibilities

Assist with facilitating coordination of signatures once stakeholders have provided approval on agreements, potentially through various electronic signature systems.
Load executed agreements into the bank’s contract repository, capturing key information such as contract term, renewal notice requirements, and agreement type.
Provide timely and professional support to internal business partners and assist with vendor communications related to contract execution and documentation.
Assist with routine inquiries and escalate complex issues or exceptions to the Contract Administrator Analyst or Procurement Manager.
Support the ongoing maintenance of the contract repository system, which may include gathering contract details from business owners, assisting business units with contract entries, and migrating legacy contracts into the new system of record.
Support the preparation, maintenance, and distribution of routine contract reports, including active, inactive, and upcoming agreements with renewals.
Respond to routine reporting inquiries and escalate complex issues or exceptions to the Contract Administrator Analyst or Procurement Manager, as appropriate.