Washington, D.C.
Virginia
Nationwide
Posted: 02-Sep-22
Location: Storrs, Connecticut
Employment Type:
Organization Type:
Internal Number: 496182
JOB SUMMARY
The University of Connecticut seeks to hire a Contract Specialist 1 to support the Procurement Contracting & Compliance team. Under the general direction of the University Director of Procurement Contracting & Compliance and/or the Senior Contract Specialist, this role will utilize existing policies, procedures, and statutes, to draft and negotiate terms and conditions for the University’s information technology and telecommunications-related contracts, including but not limited to contracts for IT hardware, software, maintenance/support, and consulting services.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Drafts and negotiates IT contract language (e.g., contracts for the purchase or licensing of computer hardware, software, SaaS, cloud storage, system maintenance/support, and IT consulting services); responsible for the administration of all contractual activities for University Procurement Contracting & Compliance; collaborates with internal customer departments and colleagues within Purchasing, as needed, to draft clear contracts that accurately capture the negotiated business terms; represents the Department with the authority to act on behalf of the University Director as authorized; prepares and manages reports; maintains knowledge of, and interprets, applicable State and Federal statutes and regulations, Board of Trustees policies, Office of the General Counsel/Attorney General Guidelines, and the State’s Code of Ethics; may provide training in relation to University compliance with contractual matters; informs customers and/or vendors on new and/or current purchasing procedures and guidelines; and performs related duties, as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business or appropriate discipline, and four years professional contract law/paralegal experience in a comparable environment OR equivalent combination of education and experience which totals at least 8 years of professional experience in contract law/paralegal in a comparable environment.
- Experience drafting and negotiating IT contract language in an academic or corporate environment.
- Knowledge of the differences between various types of software licenses, subscriptions, SaaS and cloud computing, and the ability to negotiate contract language to address the risks related to each type of arrangement.
- Understanding of data privacy and security laws and regulations applicable to IT contracts.
- Knowledge of contract law and applicable federal and state procurement statutes.
- Ability to assess the organization's needs, communicate those needs to vendors, evaluate contracts to determine technical compliance, and resolve discrepancies.
- Ability to analyze business trends.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Computer proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in business
- Juris Doctorate
- Experience developing and executing complex contracting strategies that maximize workflow efficiencies, process improvements, and operational performance.
Please see ubs.uconn.edu for a full job description for this position.
APPOINTMENT TERMS
This is a full-time, permanent position, working Monday through Friday, located at the Storrs campus. Department may be able to accommodate a remote or hybrid telecommuting work schedule subject to authorization and University policy.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
TO APPLY
Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Positions, Search #496182 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.
The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.
