Senior Contract Specialist

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About Northern Essex Community College:
 

THE COLLEGE: Northern Essex Community College (NECC) serves about 5,000 credit students each semester on two campuses located in the beautiful, historic Merrimack Valley region of northeast Massachusetts.  Our suburban Haverhill campus sits on 106 acres near Kenoza Lake and features a Technology Center and an award-winning Student One-Stop Center.  Our urban campus in Lawrence occupies a number of buildings in the heart of downtown.  Most recently, we have constructed a new 44,000 square foot health technologies facility, the Dr. Ibrahim El-Hefni Allied Health & Technology Center.  Both campuses are a short drive to Boston and to the beaches and state parks along the coast.

The College has been building an organizational culture that values initiative and innovation, and seeks to identify and develop the strengths in students, faculty, staff, and programs in order to grow and improve.  NECC is also committed to using evidence to guide planning and decision-making.  These values are reflected in the use of Appreciative Inquiry for strategic planning and accreditation; in our investment in strengths-based, institution-wide professional development; and in our ten-year involvement as a Leader College in Achieving the Dream, a national network of community colleges dedicated to using data to close student achievement gaps.

We are also committed to the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.  With over 40% Hispanic students, NECC was the first federally recognized Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) in New England.

We seek leaders who are committed to the community college mission, actively engaged in promoting diversity, and prepared to use their unique strengths and innovation with the goal of student success.

Job Description:
 

POSITION: Full-Time Senior Contract Specialist (Staff Associate): Administration and Finance; Haverhill Campus; 37.5 hours per week; Non-Unit Professional Position.

SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Director of Procurement and Contract Management, the College Contract Specialist plays a critical role in mitigating institutional risk while managing the full lifecycle of contracts, from initiation and negotiation to renewal and closeout, while driving process improvements through technology, including AI-powered tools.  This position works in close partnership with the College Contract Managers and directly supports the college's procurement function by ensuring contracts are aligned with purchasing strategies, timelines, and compliance requirements.  The Specialist also develops contract templates, training materials, and educates end users on best practices, contributing to a more efficient, compliant, and informed contract environment.  Responsibilities also include oversight of the college's insurance policies and requirements as part of the institution's broader risk management strategy.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Contract Lifecycle Management

• Working under the general supervision of the Director of Procurement and Contract Management, this is a fully on-site position at the Haverhill Campus. Incumbent will travel to the Lawrence Campus as needed.
• Oversee the full contract lifecycle, including initiation, execution, renewal, and termination
• Maintain and update the college's contract database for accuracy and accessibility
• Review and redline vendor contracts; draft and manage various contractual documents including:
• Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs)
• License Agreements
• Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office of the Comptroller Standard State Contracts
• Other institutional agreements as neede