Job Summary Under the limited supervision of the Contract Manager, and in accordance with all applicable state laws and Trustees and University policies, the incumbent independently performs a wide variety of highly complex campus-wide contract, contract management, and compliance activities.
Key Responsibilities - Contracts Program Management - Serve as the lead staff and provides day to day oversight of various campus contracts. Works independently under limited supervision in accordance with applicable state law, CSU and University Policy. Evaluate contracts and liabilities arising from contractual relationships using thorough knowledge of business-to-business contractual relationships and law
Knowledge Skills and Abilities Ability to build and maintain functional working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders. Ability to determine the issues and apply legal principles to specific scenarios. Ability to review wide variety of contracts and determine which terms are issues or concerns for the University. Ability to develop reports for tracking contract negotiations and providing updates to end users. Ability to perform in an automated purchasing environment, including ability to use MS Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, and various software applications in “LAN” environments. Ability to manage a high volume of contracts and meet multiple deadlines accurately and responsibly. Ability to attend to details of contracting components to ensure organization, efficiencies, and legally sound documents.
Knowledge of or demonstrated ability to quickly learn a variety of state, CSU and University policies and practices. Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate contract documents. Demonstrated ability to proactively prevent problems and effectively problem-solve. Excellent business math skills. Excellent organizational skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills required for daily communication with university staff, contractors, and clients. Demonstrated ability to communicate with others to collaboratively resolve problems effectively and efficiently. Demonstrated ability to use sound judgment. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student, and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."
Education and Experience Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and five years of related experience required.
• Juris Doctor or Paralegal Certificate (or active progress towards completion of either) highly desired.
• Experience in drafting or reviewing complex documents, willingness to develop knowledge and skills necessary to prepare Request for Proposals, Invitation for Bids, Request for Quote.
• Experience with establishing and maintaining physical and electronic contract files and records for auditing and internal control purposes.
Physical Summary - Sedentary work - Involves mainly sitting. Walking and standing are minimal. Lifting is limited to lightweight objects. (10 pounds or less).
Department Contract Services
Classification Administrative Analyst/Specialist - Exempt III
Compensation Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.
Hiring Range: The hiring range for this position is $6,970 - $7,387 per month commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.
CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $6,970 - $13,544 per month.
Benefits Excellent benefits through CalPERS (health, vision, dental), tuition fee waiver, generous vacation and sick leave, and 14 paid holidays each year.
Time Base 1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.
Duration of Appointment This is a regular position.
Application Procedures Click Apply Now to complete the CSULB Online Employment Application.
PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY. It is important that all sections of the on-line application are filled out completely and accurately. Please include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Additional Information The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Due to the nature of this position, current CSULB employees are subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past 12 months.
CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).
California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.
Equal Employment Statement California State University Long Beach is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.
Accommodations We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu .
Out of State Employment Policy California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.
As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
Advertised: Sep 25 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 09 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
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