Contract Manager

Position Summary The Contract Manager assists with contract creation, execution, and analysis to maximize financial and operational performance. This position maintains standard contract terms and templates for use across the range of goods and services procured by the College. The Contract Manager will help maintain a central database for all contracts and create a process for maintaining executed agreements. This position is involved in research and review of CNM contracts as well as translating and conveying the intent and risk of the terms to campus stakeholders. Duties & Responsibilities Assists with providing contracting guidance and expertise to departments, schools, buyers, and College stakeholders and leads the drafting and negotiation of terms and conditions for agreements, memorandums of understanding, leases, and other legal agreements. Reviews and researches agreements with private, federal, and state agencies. Assures accuracy and appropriateness of contract text and attachments. Tracks, maintains and ensures HED and DFA approvals of contracts are obtained when necessary. Develops standards from contracts, including presentation of budget, payment terms, general language, and provisions. Assists the Senior Contract Manager in the development of standard contract terms and conditions, templates, and clause libraries. Partners with Internal Audit to assist in the establishment and tracking of contractual controls. Assures that all clarifications and amendments of negotiations are incorporated into the final contract. Generates, maintains, and audits a central contract-resource file and ensures that necessary procedural controls exist. Maintains periodic tracking of upcoming contract expirations to prevent potential service disruptions and diminished leverage position. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of related experience, including two (2) years of progressive professional procurement and/or contract management experience. Associate’s degree and four (4) years of related experience, including two (2) years of progressive professional procurement and/or contract management experience. Preferences Degrees in English, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field. Experience developing, negotiating, and administering complex contracts, memoranda of understanding (MOUs), lease agreements, affiliation agreements, and other legal instruments. Experience in higher education, government, or other public-sector procurement and contract administration environments. Benefits Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Life Insurance Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Dependent Care Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Retirement Plans and Savings Generous Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Educational Benefits (tuition waivers and reimbursement) Professional Development Opportunities EEO STATEMENT As an EEO employer, Central New Mexico Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Central New Mexico Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. #J-18808-Ljbffr