Contract Specialist II
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Job TitleContract Specialist IIAgencyPrairie View A&M UniversityDepartmentProcurement & Disbursement ServProposed Minimum Salary$3,929.85 monthlyJob LocationPrairie View, TexasJob TypeStaffJob DescriptionThe Contract Specialist II, under supervision, performs required reviews on University contracts, coordinate with Procurement Office to ensure timely execution. Process departmental purchase requisitions, as assigned. Perform daily contract office processing requirements to ensure efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with PVAMU, TAMUS and State guidelines.This position may pay more than the salary listed above depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.Responsibilities:* Perform required reviews on University contracts, coordinate with Procurement Office and ensure timely execution. Process departmental purchase requisitions, as assigned. Perform daily contract office processing requirements to ensure efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with PVAMU, TAMUS, and State guidelines. Coordinate review by Office of General Counsel (OGC) if required. Follow contract from origination to full execution, including purchasing if required. Coordinate with department contract administrators to ensure effective contract monitoring and close-out as assigned. Communicate with department personnel, vendors to address and resolve procurement and contract related matters.* Prepare bid/proposal documents; facilitate selection process, issue purchase orders, manage all aspects of the RFP processes to include pre-meetings, preparing, evaluating, analyzing, modifying, negotiating, and consummating contract.* Maintain contract database system for use in status monitoring of completed documents, reports, etc. Upload and maintain completed contract files within the monitoring system and perform document retention tasks.* Serves in a liaison role with university departments related to Office of University Compliance operations and selected external and internal audit activities.* Performs other duties as assigned.Required Education and Experience:* Bachelor's degree in an applicable field.* Two years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, business, finance reporting, and financial systems.Preferred Education and Experience:* Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.* Five years of related experience in compliance programs and/or activities.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:* Knowledge of OMB Circulars and state/federal contract and grant regulations.* Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.* Must possess technical writing and editing skills which include contractual language and procedures.* Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.* Effective written and oral communication skills.Special Requirements:* Applicants with equivalent experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree may be considered. One year of the related experience is the equivalent of one college year. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have four years of related experience to meet the equivalency in lieu of a Bachelor's degree plus the minimum required years of experience. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have a total of six years of experience.Job Posting Close Date:* 11/01/2024Required Attachments:Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter attachment box.  Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.* Resume or Curriculum Vitae* Cover LetterApplication Submission Guidelines:All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.The required documents listed in the above Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-###-#### or ...@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.Background Check Requirements:All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.