Manager, Contract Administration (A)

University of Miami•Coral Gables, FL

About The Position

The Manager, Contract Administration will be responsible for managing all phases of contract development, including drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial and privacy contracts for the University of Miami, University of Miami Hospital and Clinics, and Miller School of Medicine as well as providing advice to internal clients across the enterprise with respect to contracting matters of strategic importance to UM.

Requirements

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
2+ years of relevant work experience
Keen attention to detail and strong analytical and reasoning skills
Superior communication skills, including excellent professional written and verbal English skills and ability to interface effectively with key stakeholders, including executives, physicians and others
Ability to multi-task and work effectively and efficiently to meet deadlines on a time-sensitive basis
Ability to independently prioritize and accomplish both day-to-day work and longer-term goals
Has a positive, problem-solving attitude and flexibility
Discreet and able to maintain strict confidence concerning sensitive matters and transactions
Able to work independently with minimal direction; willing to take instruction when given
Ability to work in a close-knit team environment
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Word and Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat

Nice To Haves

Transactional experience preferred
Experience in higher ed and/or healthcare preferred
Experience with data privacy regulations preferred
Experience working with a contract lifecycle management system preferred

Responsibilities

Draft, analyze and negotiate a broad range of contracts.
Conduct in-depth analysis of contract requirements, special provisions, and terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, and enterprise-wide policies; work with stakeholders to develop a thorough understanding of the business case and financial implications.
Identify and analyze complex legal, regulatory, and business issues, and provide appropriate advice.
Advise internal clients across the enterprise in a clear and concise manner that effectively conveys contractual risk assessment.
Engage internal clients and external parties to negotiate contract terms that are favorable to UM.
Ensure contracts comply with state, federal, and (where applicable) international laws and regulations, as well as with UM’s policies and procedures.
Cultivate and maintain strong, trusted relationships with other operational units throughout the enterprise.
Work with a significant degree of independence and minimal supervision on day-to-day contracting matters.
Ensure approval and execution of contracts in accordance with UM policies and contracting procedures.
Keep abreast of new legal and regulatory developments that affect or may affect UM, including new data privacy regulations.
Develop, maintain, and revise contract templates and contracting guidelines to ensure uniform general contract terms and conditions are used.
Review, update and maintain contract documentation in accordance with UM policies.
Conduct training sessions for Supply Chain and Procurement teams staff to ensure work product across teams complies with UM’s contracting policies and procedures.
Apply creativity in resolving contract issues in a timely manner.
Analyze and suggest improvements in business processes.
Additional duties as assigned.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.