at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Contract Specialist - UIC Purchasing
Contract Specialist - UIC Purchasing
Hiring Department: UIC Purchasing
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1025708
Posting Close Date: July 1, 2024
Salary Range: $53,000 - $63,000 commensurate with experience
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
Under administrative direction, the Contract Specialist performs a variety of professional-level duties that are devoted to the area of contracts and procurement, with a focus on processing of template contracts. The Contract Specialist processes template contracts that are in the best interest of the University, reflecting established standards of legally-compliant business practices for a wide-range of commodities and services, while utilizing procurement and contract systems. Responsibilities will include processing of template contracts and related processes for various departments, including the colleges, UI Health enterprise, and administrative units, consistent with the departmental objectives and goals.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Assist client departments in the processing and review of template contract documents, ensuring that: Pricing and contractual terms and conditions are in the best interests of the University; Illinois State Procurement Code and Rules, Federal procurement laws, rules, and requirements, and University policies are employed throughout the contract process; and legal and statutory requirements are incorporated into all agreements.
Provide contracts support (including running of excluded party searches) and specialized services; investigate and troubleshoot problems related to contracts, and escalate as needed to achieve resolution.
Serve as a liaison to departmental personnel regarding contract matters, and provide information about contracting policies and procedures applicable to certain types of contracts and requirements for compliance.
Exercise knowledge of contract and procurement law, rules, policies and practices, including best practices for contract templates.
Provide advice and counsel to departmental personnel with respect to most efficient contracting processes.
Assist with compiling of contract documents in support of department, audit and FOIA requests.
Coordinate requirements for particular departments or units as well as at university or system-wide level to maximize efficiencies in contracting processes.
Pursue professional development activities to expand knowledge and maintain currency.
Represent UIC Purchasing and Contract Management on various university committees or teams related to contracts and procurement.
Act as liaison with other skilled contract specialists throughout the university and State.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a field related to the position.
Two (2) years of professional business, financial, and/or managerial work experience. (NOTE: A Master's Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year (12 months) of work experience.)
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of State of Illinois Procurement laws and University... For full info follow application link.
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The University of Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
institution/employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.
