Temporary Contracts Administrator (UTemps)

Job Posting Title:

Temporary Contracts Administrator (UTemps)

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Hiring Department:

UTemp Pool

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt from FLSA

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Jul 09, 2027

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Location:

UT SYSTEM

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Job Details:

General Notes

Temporary assignments may be filled at any time. Only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted and provided with instructions regarding the next steps in the application process. Please do not call or email regarding the status of your application. This assignment is benefits-eligible. The anticipated end date of this assignment is July 9, 2027. This assignment is located at the UT System building in downtown, Austin, TX.

Purpose

The contract administrator will support the Contracts and Procurement team in drafting, evaluating, negotiating, and executing contracts and amendments for UT System-wide complex and technical procurements.

Responsibilities

• Will be working on contract administration to prioritize necessary actions and consistently apply policies and practices. Will be working with varying sources of information and various stakeholders such as IT, HR, Facilities, and External Relations departments, who need contract assistance.

• Monitors and controls the flow of work through the procurement and contract systems, working closely with the contracts and procurement team. Assists contract managers and the Assistant Director of the department in determining requirements for the purchase of goods or services.

• Delivers and develops effective communication via email and meetings with departmental end users/customers. Assists with monitoring transaction compliance (intake Excel spreadsheet, milestones, deliverables, etc.). Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with major course work in business administration or related field and 3- 5 years of relevant experience. One year of college (30 semester hours) may be substituted for one year of the required experience on a year-for-year basis, with a maximum of 4 years of substituted experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in preparation, administration, and management of complex solicitations and contracts. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, along with exposure to document control and/or tracking software. Preferred, but not required, Contract Management Certification. Behavioral Competencies: Action Oriented, Communicates Effectively, Collaborative team mentality, Functional/Technical Skills to perform the job, Situational Adaptability.

Hourly Rate

$30

Working Conditions

• Business casual attire

• Standard office environment

• Use of manual dexterity

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Work Shift

• M-F, 9-5

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted a