Contract Specialist - 530768

The University of Alabama • Tuscaloosa, AL

38d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Contract Specialist I, working under limited supervision, ensures contract compliance with applicable laws, University policies, and best practices. The Contract Specialist II, working with minimal supervision, ensures contract compliance with applicable laws, University policies, and best practices. Independently interprets policy language and procedures when guidance is not explicit. Resolves complex issues.

Requirements

• Contract Specialist I - Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of experience in contract management, negotiation, development, and/or compliance; OR master's degree and two (2) years of experience in contract management, negotiation, development, and/or compliance; OR juris doctorate and one (1) year of experience in contract management, negotiation, development, and/or compliance.
• Contract Specialist II - Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of experience in contract management, negotiation, development, and/or compliance; OR master's degree and four (4) years of experience in contract management, negotiation, development, and/or compliance; OR juris doctorate and three (3) years of experience in contract management, negotiation, development, and/or compliance.
• Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years of experience working within Contract Management.
• History of increasing workplace responsibility and experience, preferably in an institution of higher education's Contract Management or Purchasing department.
• Significant knowledge of business law, compliance, and contract management.
• A JD, CPPM, CPPO, or equivalent certification as well as experience using UA systems (Agiloft/ESM, OnBase, JustFOIA, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Ensures contract compliance with applicable laws, University policies, and best practices.
• Independently interprets policy language and procedures when guidance is not explicit.
• Resolves complex issues.

What This Job Offers

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