at SIU Medicine in Springfield, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description
Under the general supervision of the Senior Counsel for Health Affairs, this position is responsible for:
A. Managing the process for legal review of contracts including intake, review, responses, and the management of deadlines;
B. Managing the process and support for labor-and-employment matters including intake, review, responses and the management of deadlines;
C. Managing the process and support for the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), and other, record requests including intake, review, responses, and the management of deadlines;
D. Managing the process and support for the Office of General Counsel's involvement in the Behavioral Health Workforce Center programs and certain technical, compliance, and legal related matters;
E. Managing the process and support for litigation including intake, review, responses, and the management of deadlines;
F. Managing the technology and tools used for workflow in the Office of General Counsel including but not limited to electronic systems for case management and contract management;
G. Providing general administrative staff support for all attorneys in the Office of General Counsel such as budget management, delegated fiscal officer duties, p-card matters, accounting procedures, and routine paperwork and filling;
H. Managing and supporting other areas and matters including but not limited to compliance, privacy, finance, education, and other duties as assigned; and
I. Other duties as assigned.
Examples of Duties
Contract Management & Development 30%
A. Under the direction of the Associate General Counsel for Healthcare and Compliance, manage the process for legal review of contracts including intake, review, responses, and the management of deadlines.
B. Conduct intake on requests for legal review of contracts and related items such as inquiries concerning contractual matters.
C. Manage the internal tracker and central email address for Office of General Counsel for logging requests for legal review. Includes use of Microsoft excel spreadsheet, Microsoft outlook, and other electronic systems including but not limited to contract and procurement management systems.
D. Provide initial review and revision of contracts and associated documents ensuring contracts comply with applicable laws, regulations, and policies. Resolve conflicts and facilitate contract reviews through discussions and correspondence with legal counsel, SIU leadership, SIU departments, and outside parties. Contracts will include purchases, remunerations, grants, affiliations, research, managed care, insurance, among others.
E. As applicable and assigned, manage any school-wide contract management system(s) for the parts related to the Office of General Counsel. Assist in the development and workflow process for the legal portion of the contract management system/review. Responsibilities will include documentation of process workflow.
F. Provide guidance to departments as to the necessity of a new contract, the amendment of an existing contract, or the termination of a current contract.
G. Work with legal counsel to interpret complex laws, rules, as they relate to contracting and healthcare. Under supervision, assure that the necessary rules and regulations are employed in the contract process, and work with legal counsel and departments to assure that the necessary legal terms are incorporated into all agreements.
H. Provide guidance to SIU faculty, administrators, and contract staff in the preparation of contract requests. Perform needs assessments to define requirements for contracts, and determine internal contractor and contractual procedures to be used.
I. Analyze requests for amendments to existing contracts and make recommendations of approval or alternative solutions to senior administrators and external contractors. Assist in planning and negotiating sessions with contractors and departments.
J. Implement policies and procedures to ensure that contracts are transmitted to the departments or contractors in a timely manner.
K. Collaborate with legal counsel and departments in a variety of contract management activities. Work as a liaison between legal counsel, departments, and outside entities providing suggested reiteration of contract language. As assigned by legal counsel, this position researches, identifies and provides historical documentation specific to requested needs.
L. Assist legal counsel with establishing and maintaining external professional relationships with representatives of local hospitals that partner with SIU, health care organizations, governmental entities, and other contractors. Interact on a routine basis on matters of contract management and/or fiscal administration.
Labor, Employment, and FOIA Management 25%
M. Under the direction of the Associate General Counsel for Labor and Employment, manage... For full info follow application link.
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
