Contracts Specialist

Covista • Lisle, IL

2d • $42,662 - $75,065 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Contracts Specialist for Field Experience works with colleagues in Walden University's Office of Applied Learning Agreements and university legal staff to support the field experience needs of academic programs, primarily Education and Nursing. The role negotiates affiliation agreements between the university and field sites, reviews and manages contracts and related documents, and helps improve contract review and management processes. It also includes research, correspondence, tracking, reporting, and other administrative duties.

Requirements

• Three years of corporate contract administration or negotiation experience.
• Self-starter with thoroughness and attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• High sensitivity to the confidential nature of the work.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• High computer literacy, including strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively in a professional team or corporate office environment.

Nice To Haves

• Contract and transactional practice experience in a higher education setting.
• Knowledge of education and healthcare affiliation agreements.
• A BA/BS degree or relevant work experience.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate affiliation agreements between Walden University and field sites required for student field experience placements.
• Negotiate contract terms directly with existing and potential affiliates.
• Assist with managing and tracking contracts, amendments, and contract issues related to student field experiences.
• Review field experience contracts, affiliation agreements, and related documents for consistency with university requirements.
• Review and prepare correspondence and communications related to field experience contracts and associated documents.
• Assist with annual revisions of university contracts, forms, and documents.
• Assist with research into state and federal laws and regulations related to student field experiences.
• Work with university legal staff and field site representatives to incorporate changes or address questions about contracts and related documents.
• Understand university insurance and indemnity requirements.
• Research existing contracts to address questions or issues.
• Assist with developing processes and systems for contract review and management.
• Perform administrative duties, including data tracking and reporting.
• Complete additional projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement program with a 6% employer match.
• Covista Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy.
• 12 paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed