Associate Director, Contract Management

Temple University's Lewis Katz School of Medicine is searching for an Associate Director, Contract Management!

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:
Full medical, dental, vision coverage
Paid time off
9 Federally Observed Paid Holidays 
3 Personal Days
Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
A generous retirement plan and so much more!

Position Summary:
The Associate Director of Contract Management serves in a highly independent and strategic role supporting the Lewis Katz School of Medicine. This position is responsible for the full lifecycle management of a high volume of complex contractual agreements, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, coordinating, and executing a wide range of contracts, including academic affiliations, CME, professional service, equipment maintenance and institutional event agreements. Acting as a key liaison among senior leadership, legal counsel, finance, risk management, and external partners, the Associate Director ensures that contracts comply with institutional policies, regulatory requirements, and financial standards. The role provides expert guidance to administrators and stakeholders, resolves contractual issues, and exercises professional judgment in decision-making, escalating only the most complex matters when necessary. In addition to contract oversight, the position plays a critical role in financial coordination, including reviewing Financial Impact Statements (FIS), ensuring budget alignment, and preparing Fair Market Value (FMV) analyses. The Associate Director also enhances operational efficiency by prioritizing urgent agreements, maintaining contract-tracking systems, and ensuring the timely execution and communication of critical documents. This role requires strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to manage competing priorities, foster cross-functional relationships, and uphold a high standard of professionalism and customer service.

Job Details:
* This position requires a background check for PII/Cash Handling responsibilities

Required Education and Experience:
* Bachelor’s degree and at least six years of directly related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills and Abilities:
* Pro-active demeanor, takes initiative and the ability to work autonomously in completing an extensive portfolio of responsibilities.  
* Ability to work in a highly demanding environment, with several demanding deadlines.
* Demonstrated ability to multitask and meet deadlines 100% of the time.
* Extremely deadline-driven and detail-oriented.
* Great organizational and time management skills, with the ability to follow up frequently and as needed.
* Problem solver for complex issues and solution-driven.
* Demonstrated working knowledge of all applicable computer software programs, including Microsoft Office applications 
* Excellent skills in analyzing and solving problems.
* Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to collaborate with multiple partners and navigate varying interests
* Demonstrate project management and team management skills.
* Organizational skills.
* Strong interpersonal skills, along with the ability to interact with a diverse group of faculty, administrators, students and external

Essential Duties:
* Independently draft, review, negotiate, and manage a high volume of complex contractual agreements across multiple categories (e.g., acad