Contract Coordinator

Contract Coordinator

The Contract Coordinator will work closely with the appropriate personnel to assist in managing and tracking action items for executed agreements. The Contract Coordinator will be required to attend meetings as necessary with team members, departmental staff, the County Attorney's Office, and/or the public, and must be well-organized and have excellent written and oral communication skills.

Job duties include providing support to the Contracts Team, processing action items after agreement execution, final accounting actions, check requests, invoicing, and final accounting processes for all Interlocal and Interagency Agreements, determining the final accounting amounts based on the agreement language, drafting agreements, requests for proposals, contracts, and program documents, ensuring emails, phone calls & meeting updates are accurately captured in monthly status reports, processing all post-action documentation, assisting in the coordination of agenda items for the Commissioner's Court, producing and distributing all correspondence, and performing all other duties as assigned.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need special services or accommodations, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: Proficient in various accounting practices, including ledger management, spreadsheet consolidation, and the preparation of final accounts. One (1) year of progressively responsible experience in managing contracts and data, showcasing an ability to handle intricate details and complex information systems. Knowledge, Skill & Abilities (KSAs): Proficiency in effectively managing and prioritizing tasks, with a flexible approach to shifting demands as needed. Advanced competency in Microsoft Office Applications and a variety of other essential software tools, ensuring high efficiency in day-to-day operations. Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, facilitating clear and impactful exchanges. Outstanding organizational skills, enabling seamless coordination and execution of tasks. Skilled in discerning and outlining action points during meetings, ensuring clarity and focusing on objectives. Capable of comprehending and interpreting technical documents, contributing to a deeper understanding of complex material. Proven experience in organizing, leading, and executing meetings involving multiple stakeholders, with a strong ability to mediate and resolve conflicts effectively.

Emergency Deployment & Continuity of Operations Requirement: In accordance with Harris County's Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) Policy, this position is subject to emergency response and deployment protocols. The employee may be designated as supporting a Mission Essential Function (MEF) and must: Participate in the classification process of departmental staff based on MEF responsibilities. Be available for temporary deployment to an alternative work location, role, or telework assignment during emergency events. Confirm work assignments with their supervisor prior to reporting to any worksite during such events. Remain flexible in assuming alternative duties as directed to support County operations continuity.

Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation, but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.