What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contracts Specialist 1 position at Western Washington University?
About the Position
The Contracts Specialist 1 performs a key role in Contract Administration by ensuring contracts are processed in accordance with University policies and state / federal regulations. With a focus on personal services, this position prepares contracts, interagency agreements, leases, and letters of understanding to provide or obtain goods or services. They provide technical contract support activities such as contract cost / price analysis, contract compliance administration or contract property administration. This position provides guidance to the University on the appropriate course of action for procurement / contracting methodology.
Western Washington University is committed to achieving excellence through advancing inclusive success, increasing our Washington impact, and focusing on transformational education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and based on innovative scholarship, research, and creative activity. Western’s greatest strength is the outstanding students, faculty, staff, and alumni / ae who make up its community. Western supports an inclusive governance structure for all and provides a learning and working environment in which everyone can thrive. In pursuit of this excellence, individual employees are expected to establish and maintain productive and effective inclusive working relationships amongst diverse populations including staff, faculty, administration, student, and external constituents.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business related field or equivalent experience with public sector contracting.
- One year of experience in negotiating, administering, and terminating contracts.
- Strong written and interpersonal skills; ability to provide process training to diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to work well in a diverse, high production environment.
- Demonstrated experience with the Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications
Conditions of EmploymentAll employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations. Salary$4, - $5, / month depending on qualifications and experience Benefits InformationBargaining UnitThis position is part of bargaining unit PT and is covered by the collective bargaining agreement with Public School Employees of WWU. Application Instructions
Application materials should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications.
Closing Date NotesApplication review begins January 15, ; position is open until filled.
Salary : $4 - $5
