Contract Specialist

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Contract Specialist

The candidate will draft and/or review contracts to ensure compliance with the University’s contracting and insurance program and with legal and professional standards; research contracting, insurance, and legal issues that arise during contracting process; draft waiver and release documents as necessary for University programs; assess University risks and liabilities present within proposed enterprise; provide guidance to University departments on performance contracting, contract termination, and contract administration; negotiate contract terms on behalf of the University; interact with third parties including, contractors, insurance providers, and legal counsel; oversee contracting program when necessary; manage contract management system as requested; manage multiple priorities; and establish priorities based on strategic goals, risk impact, and business rationale. Analyze contract terms and conditions to: ensure compliance with University’s indemnification and insurance standards; identify and minimize risk and liability to the University; achieve operational and financial goals of the University; and ensure compliance with any applicable laws, statutes, and/or regulations (e.g. – FERPA, EEOC, HIPAA, Data Protection Legislation). Draft contracts, waivers, releases, MOUs, or other documents with an eye toward minimizing University risk. Perform research related to contracting law, compliance issues, insurance issues, and other concerns that arise during contracting. Draft contract renewal and termination notifications as necessary. Negotiate terms and conditions with contractors that are consistent with University’s established practices and in the best interests of the University; ability to manage conflict and confrontation during the negotiation process by direct interaction with contractors to achieve equitable resolution. Present clear, concise, and analytical executive summaries regarding contract and insurance issues and implement established path to finalize contracts. Assist operational units with establishing performance standards for applicable contacts and with incorporating these standards into the contract using contract provisions, exhibits, etc. Explain complex, legal provisions to operational units and to provide guidance to these units on using contract terms and performance standards to effectively and efficiently manage operational contracts. Provide training as needed. Provide oversight of contracting function as requested, including consistent follow up with departmental users and contractors. Assist with managing the University’s contract management system. Other duties as assigned.

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Point Park University
201 Wood Street
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
United States 15222
Website : http://www.pointpark.edu