Temporary Contracts Administrator (UTemps)

University of Texas at Austin•UT SYSTEM, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The contract administrator will support the Contracts and Procurement team in drafting, evaluating, negotiating, and executing contracts and amendments for UT System-wide complex and technical procurements. This assignment is located at the UT System building in downtown, Austin, TX and is expected to continue until July 9, 2027. This assignment is benefits-eligible.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with major course work in business administration or related field and 3- 5 years of relevant experience.
One year of college (30 semester hours) may be substituted for one year of the required experience on a year-for-year basis, with a maximum of 4 years of substituted experience.
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Nice To Haves

Experience in preparation, administration, and management of complex solicitations and contracts.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, along with exposure to document control and/or tracking software.
Contract Management Certification.
Action Oriented
Communicates Effectively
Collaborative team mentality
Functional/Technical Skills to perform the job
Situational Adaptability

Responsibilities

Working on contract administration to prioritize necessary actions and consistently apply policies and practices.
Working with varying sources of information and various stakeholders such as IT, HR, Facilities, and External Relations departments, who need contract assistance.
Monitors and controls the flow of work through the procurement and contract systems, working closely with the contracts and procurement team.
Assists contract managers and the Assistant Director of the department in determining requirements for the purchase of goods or services.
Delivers and develops effective communication via email and meetings with departmental end users/customers.
Assists with monitoring transaction compliance (intake Excel spreadsheet, milestones, deliverables, etc.).
Other duties as assigned.