The Contract Specialist drafts contracts, reviews contracts for compliance with state law, federal law, and UT policy, and negotiates with suppliers (including suppliers’ legal counsel). The position provides assistance to end-users of the electronic Contract Management System and delivers training classes.
Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Reviews, edits, and negotiates System and Institution authority contracts on behalf of the University in accordance with fiscal policy
Negotiates with suppliers and their legal counsel
Drafts contracts
Responds to contract questions from suppliers and University departments
Serves as a point of contact for the Contract Management System and assists end users with questions about the Contract Management System
Conducts training classes for the Contract Management System
A Bachelor's Degree and minimum of two years of experience in a professional office environment is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with technical writing, contract review, contract drafting, or related work
Strong customer service skills and the ability to equally balance compliance and customer service to deliver services in a professional, timely manner
Outstanding organizational skills
The ability to exercise independent judgment
The ability to read and accurately interpret legal language, regulations, and policies
The ability to negotiate with attorneys or supplier representatives
The ability to manage high volume workloads accurately and effectively in a deadline-driven environment
Strong written communication skills including familiarity with standard English writing
Experience reviewing information technology language
Experience with Microsoft Word
Knowledge of Adobe Pro or similar document reader
Experience with Oracle or other ERP systems
Application Process
For full consideration, applications should be accompanied by a letter of interest, a resume, and three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately.
Benefits and Compensation
Position is a Market Range 10 with an anticipated hiring range: $60,000 - $70,000
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits and much more. Additionally, Tennessee residents do not pay a state income tax. For more information on the University of Tennessee’s benefits, visit https://hr.tennessee.edu/benefits/
The University of Tennessee System is the state’s oldest higher education institution and preeminent public university. The UT System is comprised of campuses at Knoxville, Chattanooga, Pulaski and Martin; the Health Science Center at Memphis; and the statewide Institute of Agriculture and Institute for Public Service. With a presence in each of Tennessee’s 95 counties and through the combined force of education, research and outreach, the University serves students, business and industry, schools, governments, organizations and residents statewide.
