Job Information
University of Washington CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR in Seattle, Washington
Req #: 232337
Department: UW INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Appointing Department Web Address: https://itconnect.uw.edu/uwit
Posting Date: 03/19/2024
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary: $7,548 - $11,322 per month
Shift: First Shift
Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230119_a11y.pdf)
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state, and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. By being deeply invested in our work, showing compassion in our interactions, and embodying the spirit of a team player, each member contributes to a thriving community. UW is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff; your experiences, perspectives, and unique identities will be honored at the University of Washington. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UW Information Technology (UW-IT) is the central information technology organization for the University of Washington, responsible for strategic planning, oversight, and direction of the UW’s IT infrastructure, resources, and services. UW-IT provides critical technology support to all three campuses, UW Medicine, and research operations around the world, partnering with the UW community to enable innovation, learning, discovery, and service."
The Contracts Administration Manager at UW-IT within the Finance & Business Operations Unit plays a critical role in ensuring the effective management and administration of contracts related to information technology services and solutions including software licensing, cloud/hosting solutions, and IT infrastructure. This position is designed to uphold the University's fiscal integrity, mitigate legal risks, and facilitate successful collaboration between UW-IT and external vendors. The Contracts Administration Manager will contribute to the development and implementation of contract management strategies, ensuring compliance with University policies and applicable regulations. The Contracts Administration Manager will employ vendor risk management practices in partnership with the Office of Information Security.
REQUIREMENTS: • Bachelor’s Degree inBusiness Law, Business Administration or related field or experience. • Six to eight years’ experience in contract administration, preferably in the information technology sector. • Strong understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks related to contracts. • Demonstrated negotiation and analytical skills. • Familiarity with contract management tools and software. • Demonstrated excellent written/oral communication skills and user interaction ability.
DESIRED: • Understanding of information technology licenses and contracts. • Experience working in a complex organization • Ability to leverage communications tools to share relevant information to internal stakeholders. • Ability to advance efforts to achieve cost reductions and economies of scale through negotiation skills and UW partner engagement in contracts negotiations. • Work experience in a large public sector organization.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Hybrid, two-days per week in office requirement Open office environment
Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.