Contract Specialist-Intm

Job Description
Under minimal supervision, responsible for assisting with contract management in accordance with applicable regent's rules and state regulations. Assists with the oversight and preparation of contract fulfillment requirements.
Responsibilities

• Oversees and prepares contract documents from the initial stages through execution.
• Ensures Contracts have State required legal clauses and/or revisions.
• Reviews, negotiates, drafts, revises, and amends contracts to ensure compliance with University Rules, including the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System and the rules and policies of The University of Texas System.
• Participates in the development and fulfillment of contract requirements.
• Examines estimates of material, equipment, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules.
• Reviews bid responses from other firms for conformity to contract requirements and determines acceptable bids.
• Negotiates contracts and amendments with customer or bidder. Coordinates work of various departments, and acts as liaison between Institution and subcontractors to implement fulfillment of contracts.
• Performs Contract Monitoring throughout the lifetime of the contract including Renewals, Amendments, and Terminations.
• Performs Contract Closeout at the end of the contract.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Fundamental knowledge with project/program management, contract negotiation, purchasing and full-cycle procurement processes.
• Ability to analyze and cultivate best alternative to negotiate by building rapport, actively listening and asking good questions in searching for smart trade-offs.
• Detail oriented with meticulous planning, organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to coordinate and support operational initiatives to meet or exceed service standards and expectations in a timely and respectful manner.
• Proven ability to work across departments, quickly establishing rapport and cooperation with academic and administrative personnel.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person and in writing with internal/external contacts concerning contracting, purchasing, and all issues related to creating, enforcing, and performing contracts.
• Ability to analyze contracts to identify associated risks per contract type.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree degree or related/equivalent experience is required.

Required Skills

• Up to three (3) years experience in procurement/contract field is required.
• SectionName Skills Skill Interpersonal Skills
• SectionName Skills Skill Negotiating Contract Terms and Conditions

About Us Benefits Overview UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.

Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.

Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.

Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.

FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.

Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.

Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:

• Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
• Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
• Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.

Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

EEO Statement UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.