Temporary Contracts Administrator (UTemps)

University of Texas at Austin•UT SYSTEM, UT

7d•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 is a temporary assignment expected to continue until July 9, 2027, located at the UT System building in downtown, Austin, TX. The role involves working on contract administration to prioritize necessary actions and consistently apply policies and practices, collaborating with various stakeholders such as IT, HR, Facilities, and External Relations departments. The administrator will monitor and control the flow of work through procurement and contract systems, assist contract managers and the Assistant Director in determining requirements for goods or services, deliver effective communication to departmental end users/customers, and assist with monitoring transaction compliance.

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.

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.

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.