Contract Specialist-Assoc

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San Antonio, TX, USA
Hybrid
50K-50K Annually
Entry level
Edtech • Healthtech
We Make Lives Better
The Role
Assist with preparing, processing, reviewing, and monitoring low-to-moderate risk contracts from initiation through execution. Provide administrative and analytical support, track contract activity using Excel, coordinate with departments and vendors, assist negotiations, maintain electronic files, and support renewals, amendments, and terminations.
Summary Generated by Built In

Under direct supervision, responsible for assisting with low to moderate risk contract execution and management in accordance with applicable regent's rules and state regulations. Assists with the preparation of contract administrative requirements. 

Responsibilities
  • Assist in preparing and processing contract documents from initiation through execution, ensuring accuracy and completeness .

  • Review and assist with drafting, revising, and amending contracts in accordance with University Rules and applicable guidelines.

  • Provide administrative and analytical support in the development and fulfillment of contract requirements .

  • Utilize Microsoft Excel and other systems to track contract activity, manage datasets, reconcile information, and produce reports (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, and dashboards).

  • Assist with contract negotiations by preparing documentation, tracking changes, and maintaining communication records. 

  • Perform routine data entry, tracking, and reporting, maintaining contract logs and generating standard reports for internal stakeholders.

  • Help investigate and resolve contract-related issues by collecting information, identifying discrepancies, and escalating as needed.

  • Coordinate with internal departments and external vendors to support contract processing and ensure timely completion of tasks.

  • Maintain electronic contract files, records, and supporting documentation with a strong focus on organization, audit readiness, and data integrity.

  • Performs Contract Monitoring throughout the lifetime of the contract including Renewals, Amendments, and Terminations.

  • Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Fundamental knowledge with project/program management, contract negotiation, purchasing and full-cycle procurement processes.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data tracking tools to support reporting, maintain logs, and monitor contract activity

  • Ability to operate in a high volume, fast paced environment.

  • Strong multitasking with the attention to detail.

  • Ability to coordinate and support operational initiatives to meet or exceed service standards and expectations in a timely and respectful manner.

Education

Bachelor's Degree degree or related/equivalent experience is preferred.    

About Us
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture

Benefits Overview
UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits. 

Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist. 

Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.

Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.

FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses. 

Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers. 

Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:
  • Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
  • Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
  • Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
  • Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.

Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

EEO Statement
UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.  It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Skills Required

  • Fundamental knowledge of project/program management, contract negotiation, purchasing, and full-cycle procurement processes
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data tracking tools (pivot tables, lookups, dashboards)
  • Ability to operate in a high volume, fast paced environment
  • Strong multitasking skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to coordinate and support operational initiatives to meet service standards
  • Bachelor's degree or related/equivalent experience
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The Company
HQ: San Antonio, TX
8,480 Employees
Year Founded: 1959

What We Do

UT Health San Antonio™, one of the country’s leading health sciences universities, is the leader in south/central Texas funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The university’s schools of medicine, nursing, dentistry, health professions and graduate biomedical sciences have produced more than 33,000 alumni. The $806.6 million operating budget supports four campuses in San Antonio and Laredo, and is the primary driver of its community’s $37 billion biomedical and health care industry. For more information on the many ways “We make lives better®,” visit uthealthsa.org.

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