Contract Specialist-Associate
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- Business Professionals
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- Vice President and CFO
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- 21001703 Requisition #
Job Summary:
Under direct supervision, responsible for assisting with low to moderate risk contract execution and management in accordance with applicable regent's rules and state regulations. Assists with the preparation of contract administrative requirements.
Job Duties:
- 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.
- Negotiates contracts and amendments with customer or bidder.
- Perform routine information gathering and reporting.
- Assist with investigating and resolving contract related issues.
- Coordinates work of various departments, and acts as liaison between Institution and subcontractors to implement fulfillment of contracts.
- Electronically maintain proper contracting files, records, and associated documetation
- Performs Contract Monitoring throughout the lifetime of the contract including Renewals, Amendments, and Terminations.
- Performs all other duties as assigned within the Contract Team.
Education:
Bachelor's degree or related/equivalent experience is preferred.
Experience:
Up to three (3) years experience in procurement/contract field is preferred.
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.
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. Life Employees receive $40,000 of group term life insurance and $40,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
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 fiscal year.
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.
Discounts- Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.
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.
