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Job Description

The Contracts Administrator is the procurement professional responsible for administering complex procurements including RFI's, RFQ's, RFP's, IFB's, Sole Sources, Purchase Orders, Construction Procurement, and Contracts. The Contracts Administrator will be expected to meet with college departments to gather requirements and process requests in accordance with NSHE policy, the NRS, CSN guidelines, and public procurement best practices. Prepares, writes, and reviews contracts to ensure compliance with policy, legal standards, insurance requirements, and ensures customer’s needs are adequately defined in contract documents, all in the best interest of the College. Assess and reduce contract risk and ensures consistency of contract terms with CSN policy and goals. Applies innovative problem-solving skills and practical business judgement to maximize value and minimize risk. Reviews purchase requisitions for procurement requirements, issues Purchase Orders, negotiates pricing, and terms, and ensures all necessary backup documentation is attached including quotes, insurance, licenses, etc. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field from and accredited college/university; OR equivalent combination of education and experience: Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university plus 2 years of experience in purchasing and contracts; OR no degree, 4 years of experience in purchasing and contracts equivalent. 

• 4-5 years related professional experience.  

• Experience creating IFB/RFP/RFQ documents. 

• Experience in contract review, editing, creation and negotiation. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Demonstrated ability to think and decide quickly, and to communicate issues and solutions clearly and concisely. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• C.P.M, C.P.S.M., C.P.P.O., etc. Certification. 

• Experience working in a fast-paced, fluid, and collegial culture. 

• Advanced skills in contract review, editing, creation and negotiation. 

• Advanced knowledge and experience in public procurement concepts. 

• Leadership qualities. 

The duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position include, but are not limited to: 

• Knowledge and experience in public procurement concepts. 

• Ability to create IFB/RFP/RFQ documents. 

• Ability to score, evaluate, and review solicitation proposals for responsiveness. 

• Ability to manage multiple projects and procurements at same time. 

• Knowledge of requirements for PO issuance including insurance, quotes, licensing, etc. 

• Ability to review sourcing data to determine value and strategic contracting options. 

• Familiarity with NSHE Board of Regents Policy.  

• Strong familiarity of essential elements of a contract. 

• Advanced skills in contract review, editing, and creation. 

• Leadership qualities. 

• Strong customer support skills.  

• Excellent interpersonal and group communication skills. Excellent oral and written skills.   

• Knowledge of NSHE insurance requirements.  

• Willingness to regularly interact with college departments.  

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of individuals in a manner that contributes to building and maintaining an effective and cohesive work team.  

• Proficiency in Word and Excel and ability to create spreadsheets and reports.  

Starting Salary Range 
Administrative Faculty D 

The minimum starting salary is $86,898. The successful candidate may be placed above the minimum based on education and experience. 

CSN offers a generous benefit package comprised of excellent health insurance including medical, dental, vison, pharmacy, basic life insurance, and supplemental options (long term care, short term disability, and legal).  Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Comprehensive retirement plans, employee assistance program, tuition discounts at the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) institutions. As well as tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.  Perks encompassing on campus employee discounts, professional and personal development opportunities; and statewide employee purchase programs.  Join a dynamic team investing in our future, Students First.

• Resume/CV 

• Cover Letter 

• Contact information for three professional references (Name, email and phone number) 

• Unofficial Academic Transcripts (Applicants who have earned their degrees outside of the United States must have their educational transcripts evaluated by an approved evaluator if their college or university is not listed in the most recent edition of the Higher Education Directory, published by Higher Education Publications, Inc. If you have any questions regarding this, please reach out to the Human Resources, Talent Acquisition & Classification team) 

CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number in the search box. If you complete an application outside of the internal application process and apply as an external candidate, your application will no longer be considered at the time of minimum qualification review. In order to prevent the disqualification of your application, you will need to reapply as an internal candidate before 11:59pm the day prior to the position close date. 

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. For more information, visit http://www.csn.edu/nondiscrimination. 

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.  

All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.  

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.  

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.  

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.