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Colorado Mesa University is Hiring a Contract Manager Near Grand Junction, CO

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY

Contract Manager

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Summary:

This position develops, drafts, reviews and negotiates contracts and agreements for the University to ensure they adhere to University Fiscal Rules, federal and state laws. It serves as a department resource for campus employees and students to ensure contracting standards are met and that risk to the University is reduced wherever possible. This position works in close consultation with vice presidents, assistant vice presidents, deans, directors and business managers as well as faculty and staff at all levels, to provide best practice legal strategies for University-wide contracts. This position also provides legal assistance for the University under the direction of the University’s Vice President of Planning and Operations. Some contract examples include purchase of products and services for supplies, equipment, and materials, leases, revenue contracts, software, and affiliation agreements, construction and sponsored programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Lead all aspects of the contracting process, which includes but is not limited to, authoring, drafting, reviewing, amending and negotiating contracts with vendors. Coordinate and develop contracting best practices with University faculty and staff to ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations, and create, update, or revise such contracts as required. Make suggested changes to contract language, contract templates, and legal strategy relating thereto, to the Chief Procurement Officer and Attorney General’s office.

Analyzes all requirements and provisions in contracts, including terms and conditions, to ensure compliance with all laws, regulations, University Fiscal Rules and State policies and procedures.

Ensures that contracts are executed in accordance with University Fiscal Rules.

Conducts research prior to writing contracts.

Audits existing contracts and oversees contract modifications.

Mitigates common contract management risks, such as financial, legal, and security risks.

Monitors the performance of each signed contract.

Trains and collaborates with other contract professionals in higher education and state and local governments.

Responds to requests from internal departments and makes sure all contracts are drafted and executed promptly and correctly.

Develops strong working relationships with colleagues across departments and seniority levels.

Manage the administration and maintenance of the contract management system. Ensure proper maintenance of contract

documents, including signatures, payment history, record retention and timely renewals. Collaborate with the Chief Procurement

Officer and Attorney General to ensure contract compliance.

Conducts analysis of new laws, regulations and contract trends to determine potential impact to the University.

Coordinates with the finance department to ensure correct billing and collection of contractual revenues and obligations.

Ensures that contracts are in line with University goals and objectives.

Leads complex contract negotiations and manages all addendums to existing contracts.

Identifies potential improvements to existing policies.

Prepares reports on the status of contracts for management.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

•Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field is required.

•Three years’ experience in contract preparation and management.

•Has knowledge of contract law.

•Demonstrates excellent written and communication skills.

•Exhibits strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.

•Possesses excellent persuasion, negotiation and judgment skills.

•Demonstrated ability to work independently and under pressure to manage multiple concurrent tasks and responsibilities and to deal with changing priorities, while maintaining personal effectiveness.

•Has working knowledge of financial analytics and profit and loss implications.

•Possesses strong leadership skills.

•Has excellent technological knowledge and abilities.

•Possess knowledge of federal, state and local laws, regulations and codes.

Preferred Qualifications:

•Experience working in Higher Education

•Possess a working knowledge of University and State of Colorado policies and procedures.

Salary: $75,000.00. Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: Click here for more information!

Department: Colorado Mesa University

Employment Type: Administrative

HOW TO APPLY

Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by 4/30/2024.

How to Apply: Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:

• Cover letter

• Resume

• Include the name, phone number, email address and relationship of at least three professional references who can attest to your ability to perform the job you are applying for. Professional references should include at least one current or former supervisor. Professional reference may also include current or former employers, colleagues or other professionals who have first-hand knowledge and can recommend you for employment.

• Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (if your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document. Official transcripts will be required upon hire)

Direct Inquiries Contact: Kent Marsh, kmarsh3@coloradomesa.edu

ABOUT COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY

Colorado Mesa University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the-art campus located in Grand Junction. As western Colorado’s largest university, CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its community college, Western Colorado Community College and via online offerings. Founded in 1925, it’s a dynamic university enrolling more than 11,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate and graduate levels.

At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative and experiential approach to higher education that encourages students to think differently and empowers them to challenge assumptions. CMU brings students together with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to make connections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured, complex problems they’ll encounter in life. Our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that support students' interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs that respond to vocational workforce demands.

The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the state of Colorado and you won’t have to fight traffic and crowds to enjoy it. CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs and the Colorado National Monument. We have world-class mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, and rafting. In addition to a mountain resort that’s less than 45 minutes from campus for skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing. Living and working in Grand Junction, you will be able to explore one of Colorado’s best kept secrets.

Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.

Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$83k-110k (estimate)

POST DATE

04/14/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

05/27/2024

WEBSITE

coloradomesa.edu

HEADQUARTERS

GRAND JUNCTION, CO

SIZE

1,000 - 3,000

FOUNDED

1925

CEO

VALERIE HORTON

REVENUE

<$5M

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About Colorado Mesa University

Founded in 1925, Colorado Mesa University is a comprehensive regional public higher education institution offering liberal arts, professional, and technical programs at the master's, bachelor's, associate, and certificate levels. At Colorado Mesa, we take great pride in providing educational opportunities and tools that help students succeed in today's complex and interconnected world. Our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that support students' interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs that respond to vocational w...orkforce demands. Colorado Mesa is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. More
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