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Contract Specialist (Part-Time)

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Haverhill, MA Part Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/18/2025

Category : : Administration

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Department : : Accounting & Finance - 5100

Locations : : Haverhill, MA

Posted : : Jan 16, 2025

Closes : : Open Until Filled

Type : : Part-time Temporary

Ref. No. : : 321449

Position ID : : 184718

Job Description :

POSITION : Part-Time Contract Specialist : Procurement Department; Haverhill Campus; up to 30 hours / week

SCHEDULE : Monday through Friday 9 : 00am - 3 : 30pm

SUMMARY : The College Contract Specialist is responsible for overseeing the entire contract lifecycle management process, including maintaining the contract database, reviewing and redlining vendor contracts, negotiating terms and conditions, and managing contract expirations and renewals. This role requires close collaboration with the College Contract Managers and various stakeholders to ensure compliance and optimize contract performance. This is a temporary, contracted position for 6 months.

RESPONSIBILITIES : Specific duties for this position include :

  • Contract Lifecycle Management :

Oversee the entire contract lifecycle from initiation to renewal or termination.

  • Maintain and update the contract database to ensure accurate and accessible records.
  • Review and redline vendor contracts, draft memorandum of agreements (MOA) and other contractual documents to ensure compliance with college policies and legal requirements.
  • Identify and mitigate potential risks in contract terms and conditions.
  • Vendor Negotiations :
  • Negotiate with vendors to secure favorable terms and conditions.

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key vendors.
  • Collaboration with College Contract Managers :
  • Work closely with the College Contract Managers to align contract management practices with institutional goals.

  • Ensure all contracts have proper funding and receive approval from required internal stakeholders before execution.
  • Contract Expirations and Renewals :
  • Monitor contract expiration dates and initiate renewal processes in a timely manner.

  • Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure seamless contract renewals and transitions.
  • Requirements :

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

    NOTE : Unless otherwise noted, all required qualifications must be met by date of hire.

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in full cycle contract management
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
  • Strong understanding of contract law and procurement processes.
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Contract Management experience in Higher Education setting
  • DocuSign Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) software experience
  • Microsoft Planner experience
  • Bilingual (Spanish / English)
  • Experience working with and supporting a culturally diverse population
  • BACKGROUND CHECK : Candidates will be required to pass a CORI and SORI check as a condition of employment.

    Additional Information :

    SALARY : $35.00-$40.00 / hour, non-benefited position

    ANTICIPATED START DATE : ASAP

    Application Instructions :

    TO APPLY : To be considered for this position click on the "Apply Now" button, you will be prompted to set up a new account or login to an existing account. You will be able to upload the following required documents for consideration :

  • Cover Letter, describing your qualifications and / or how you may be best suited for the role
  • Resume / CV
  • Review of applications will begin 5 business days from the posting date and will continue until the position is filled.

  • Please note that finalist candidates will be asked to provide contact information for three (3) professional references, including current supervisor (or at least two previous supervisors)
  • DEADLINE : Open until filled

    Northern Essex Community College is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statues and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action Officer / Title IX Coordinator, Elizabete Trelegan (Assistant Director of Human Resources, B-219,978-556-3928 / etrelegan@necc.mass.edu), the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. Northern Essex Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

    Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Security Report (ASR), in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website at : http : / / www.necc.mass.edu / clery

    Salary : $35 - $40

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