Contract Management Specialist

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Contract Management Specialist at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Contract Management Specialist is responsible for assisting the Senior Director, Office of Contract Management Business Services with the strategic planning, contract development, review, negotiation, and evaluation of contracts for the University Business Services, the School of Medicine (SOM); and College of Nursing, and Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences as appropriate. 

This position will serve as the liaison for contracting matters between outside counsel, partner organizations, Wayne State University’s Office of the General Counsel, and internal stakeholders. Responsibilities include coordinating execution of contracts in compliance with Wayne State University (WSU) policies and procedures, state and federal laws, and relevant accreditation standards, and maintaining the electronic contract repository. This position will report to the Senior Director, Office of Contract Management Business Services.

Essential Job Functions 

Assist with strategic planning, contract development, review, edit, negotiations, and evaluation of contracts, including but not limited to, affiliations/partnerships, leases, licenses, purchases, sales, insurance, and employment arrangements.

Minimize risk by evaluating contracts for adherence to university approved terms and conditions and identify terms that are missing from a contract that are needed to protect the university’s interests.

Ensure that fully executed contracts are properly organized in the contract management database. Monitor and initiate contract renewals prior to contract expiration.

Coordinates with and seeks advisement from subject matter experts and other departments to ensure appropriate contract terms for specific projects.

Work directly with university faculty, outside contracting partners, and WSU Office of the General Counsel to ensure that that contracts are timely processed and executed.

Ensures that contracts are developed and operationalized in compliance with relevant accreditation and legal standards.

Other duties as assigned.

WORK CONTEXT

Job Reports to: Senior Director.

Leadership Accountability: Implements operating plans.

Financial Accountability: Monitors expenditures.

Customer Accountability: Interfaces with customers outside the S/C/D.

Freedom to Act: Subject to regular review by supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree preferred. 
• In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, five or more years of contract management experience may suffice.

Experience:

• Experienced (minimum 3 years of job-related experience).
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant contract management experience in a business, healthcare, higher education, or law firm setting preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to review and draft complex contracts including but not limited to affiliations/partnerships, leases, licenses, purchases, sales, insurance, and employment arrangements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with wide variety of constituents. 
• Experience with electronic contract management systems.
• Ability to shift priorities and multi-task on various projects.

H41 - Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

H4310 - Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Staff/Administrative

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
  
• Salary minimum: $57,791
• Salary hire maximum: $69,352

Office environment. This position must be filled pursuant to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement, and as such may be filled by a qualified bargaining unit member, should one apply.

• Number of openings: 1
• Reposted position: No
  

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.