Contract Specialist

🔍 Doerr School of Sustainability, Stanford, California, United States

New

📁: Administration

📅   : 3 days ago Post Date

📅   : 105888 Requisition #

This position is based on Stanford’s main campus with consideration given to the option for a hybrid work schedule (partially onsite and offsite), subject to operational need. Interested candidates must include a resume and cover letter to be considered for this position. This is a part-time position at 50% time.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

About Us

The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability strives to create a future when humans and nature thrive in concert and in perpetuity. The school is made up of a three-part structure to drive global impact: Our academic departments and programs educate students and create new knowledge across areas of research that are crucial for advancing the long-term prosperity of the planet and people; Institutes bridge scholarship at Stanford and beyond, bringing multiple viewpoints to bear on urgent challenges; The Sustainability Accelerator drives new policy and technology solutions through a worldwide network of partners who work with our teams to develop solutions at a global scale. The school is dedicated to creating and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, and to creating solutions that benefit all people.

For more information on the school, click here.

The Dean’s office is seeking a part-time (50%) contract specialist, with strong working knowledge of contract law, policies and processes. Applying advanced problem-solving skills in identifying and resolving contractual issues. Work as part of a team that provides a full range of support to the Dean, the faculty, and their research programs. This position reports directly to the Senior Associate Dean of Finance and Administration.

Your Responsibilities will include:

Manage the creation, administration, negotiation and evaluation of complex contracts and agreements on behalf of and in partnership with the Senior Associate Dean of Finance and Administration.
Participate in or lead special short-term projects within the organization or in conjunction with the Senior Associate Dean of Finance and Administration.
Oversee the interpretation, implementation and compliance with policies and regulations. Recommend actions and/or resolve complex issues that often span organizational boundaries.
Represent the program or function at the university level and/or to external/internal stakeholders and constituencies.
Develop and manage outreach strategy that includes relationship development, communications, and compliance. Build a network of campus assets that can be connected quickly to shorten the cycle time for a variety of agreements and contracts.

* The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

To be successful in this position, you will need:

Bachelor’s degree and eight years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to influence and motivate constituencies which could span multiple organizational boundaries.
Demonstrated excellent planning, organizational and analytical skills.
Demonstrated ability to make sound business decisions using good business judgment and innovative and creative problem-solving.
Demonstrated ability to manage financial, organizational and staff resources.
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to cultivate professional and business partnerships.
Relevant subject matter expertise.

In addition, our preferred qualifications include:

Familiarity with Stanford University systems and policies
JD is preferred
Knowledge of grant and contract programs and processes.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

* Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

The expected pay range for this position is $153,748 to $190,812 per annum. The actual pay will be pro-rated based on the 50% FTE

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

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