About StarRez

StarRez, Inc. is the leading student housing and property management platform in the world. Our cloud software solutions serve 1,300 institutions, in 25 countries, with over 3 million beds. With a customer satisfaction score of 99%, many of the most prestigious Universities, Colleges and Property Managers across the globe rely on StarRez to transform their student residential experience. Along with the recent combination of Adirondack Solutions and RMS, this growing scale enables even greater opportunities to expand community value through our product capabilities and services. We provide opportunities for students and residents to Thrive! 

StarRez is a portfolio company of Vista Equity Partners, one of the largest and most respected private equity firms in the world. 

About the Legal Team

As a trusted business partner, we deliver innovative, commercially astute, and top-tier legal services to support the dynamic goals of StarRez, Inc., while vigilantly safeguarding the company's interests. Our legal team is collaborative, industrious, and globally minded, mirroring the expansive reach and diversity of StarRez, Inc. itself.

The Role

StarRez, Inc. is seeking a Contract Administrator with a positive, can-do attitude to join our growing legal team. The Contract Administrator will work alongside the Legal Team and all relevant stakeholders to provide administrative support throughout all stages of the contracting process for both StarRez customer contracts and contracts for StarRez internal suppliers. This includes the RFP/intake process, negotiation scheduling, circulating documents for signatures, and closing out the contract within Salesforce and the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system.

StarRez is in the process of implementing a new CLM tool, and the Contract Administrator will play a key role in implementing and managing this system. Additionally, the Contract Administrator will support other initiatives for the Legal team as needed.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience administering and managing the contract lifecycle for various types of contracts. They should be organized, meticulous, and dedicated to delivering outstanding team service. The ideal candidate will be comfortable triaging legal requests to the Legal team and have prior experience managing the contract workflow for either a SaaS/technology company or a higher education services provider.

Role Specifics

• Work Location: Hybrid – 3 days per week in office, 2 days remote (6100 Greenwood Plaza Blvd, Greenwood Village, CO 80111)

What You Will Own

• Independently assess, triage, and assign legal review requests to the Legal team for new contracts and modifications on previously executed contracts.
• Manage the contract intake email box and communicate with internal stakeholders on contract updates and status reports.
• Facilitate the contract signing process and contract retention procedures, including follow-up with internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct post-signature contract and compliance reviews to track essential contractual provisions and ensure a smooth handoff to implementation, customer success, and finance teams.
• Compile legal and contract metrics and analyze contract lifecycle data for presentation to the VP of Legal and executive stakeholders.
• Be a leader in process improvements, including strategies to scale legal services delivery to meet the company’s growing needs.
• Assist with the implementation and management of a CLM system.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams throughout the business to ensure proper contractual management, recordkeeping, and adherence to best practices.
• Perform other responsibilities in support of the Legal team.

Application Deadline: This role will accept applications until June 19th, unless otherwise posted.

Required Qualifications

• Meet ONE of the following educational requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in related field (business, law, economics, computer science, or similar)
  • Paralegal Certification OR Associate’s Degree from an ABA approved program
• 1 years of experience in contract management OR 1 years of experience in business operations and project management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest or experience in reviewing, managing, and administering contracts.
• Familiarity with legal terminology, contract law principles, and common contract clauses.
• Exceptional attention to detail as it relates to contract management.
• Proficiency in using CLM software and a deep understanding of contract lifecycle management processes, including contract creation, negotiation, execution, and post-execution management (familiarity with Lexion or Trello is a plus)
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies, processes, and best practices in contract management as the company scales.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, such as Sales, Legal, and Finance teams, as well as external parties.
• Strong organizational and project management skills to handle multiple contracts simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with Salesforce.
• Experience using a contract e-signature software (Conga Sign or DocuSign is a plus).
• Experience working for a SaaS/technology company or a higher education services provider
• International contract experience in Europe and the Middle East or Asia-Pacific (APAC) regions is a major plus.

Reasons to join our Team:

• A well-established, high-performance company that has been in business for over 30 years
• Full benefits including health care, paid time off, life insurance, and 401k plan with company match.
• A supportive team environment with emphasis on learning and development opportunities
• Our Promise: You will learn, grow, and be appreciated for your impact and contributions.
• Z-Factor: Our most celebrated value, you will work with a team of caring, high-performing, and passionate people who have fun supporting our vision, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Even if you do not have all the Preferred Qualifications listed above, but feel you have what it takes to succeed in the role, we would love to receive your application!

We are proud of our diverse workforce and are dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all employees. People from various ethnicities, ages, genders, and abilities are encouraged to apply.

Notice to external Recruiters and Recruitment Agencies:

StarRez will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies, headhunters, or any other third parties for this role through this website or directly to any employee. StarRez and any of our subsidiaries will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company. In addition, we ask that you do not reach out to any employee with regards to this position, or any other positions, now, or in the future.