Contract Administrator

Job Description NOTE: This role is based in New York City and encourages a minimum of two days per week in the SoHo office. Some roles or teams may require additional in-office attendance if the essential functions of the role require it. THE OPPORTUNITY The Contracts Administrator plays a key administrative role within the Legal and Business Affairs function of the company. This role is responsible for drafting contracts, managing the end-to-end processing of contracts, ensuring timely execution, and maintaining contract records. Responsibilities Draft, issue, negotiate, and process standard publishing contracts and amendments, including work for hire, reprint agreements and simple author and artist agreements. Track the status of contracts through their lifecycle—initial request, drafting/review, negotiation, execution, and archiving Ensure contacts are moving forward efficiently and within a reasonable timeframe, and where necessary liaise with applicable business and/or legal counterparts to help resolve bottlenecks. Maintain and update contract records in our contracts management system, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal processes. Liaise with other departments (e.g., editorial, finance, manufacturing) to gather necessary information for contract creation. Ensure executed contracts are filed correctly and accessible in digital contract management/storage systems. Respond to internal inquiries regarding contract terms, status, and documentation. About Scholastic For more than 100 years, Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) has been meeting children where they are – at school, at home and in their communities – by creating quality content and experiences, all beginning with literacy. Scholastic delivers stories, characters, and learning moments that empower all kids to become lifelong readers and learners through bestselling children’s books, literacy- and knowledge-building resources for schools including classroom magazines, and award-winning, entertaining children’s media. As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children’s books through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom libraries, school and public libraries, retail, and online, and with a global reach into more than 135 countries, Scholastic encourages the personal and intellectual growth of all children, while nurturing a lifelong relationship with reading, themselves, and the world around them. Learn more at Some benefits that we offer Full suite of health and wellness benefits (including a $0 deductible Medical Plan) Retirement Savings Plan 401(k) with options for both Roth and Traditional Contributions Tuition-Free programs for undergraduate and graduate degrees Generous Parental Leave Program Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with opportunity for discounted stock at a 15% discount Thank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic. Qualifications HOW YOU CAN FIT (Qualifications) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Proficiency in contract drafting and negotiation. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to communicate ideas effectively to stakeholders involved in contracts to keep everyone apprised of contract-related matters Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with contract management systems or databases. Experience and Education Experience: 1-2 years of experience in an administrative or coordinator role, ideally in a legal environment. Preferred Experience Experience with publishing contracts and knowledge of intellectual property rights. Prior work experience in a publishing or media company. Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. Time Type Full time Job Type Regular Job Family Group Legal Location Region/State New York Compensation Range Annual Salary: 60,100.00 - 68,700.00 EEO Statement Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination. EEO is the Law Poster EEO Scholastic Policy Statement Pay Transparency Provision #J-18808-Ljbffr