Contract Specialist, Enterprise and Procurement Services
Contract Specialist, Enterprise and Procurement Services
100% Remote within California, Must reside in California
We are seeking a Contract Specialist to join FoundationCCC in its mission of benefiting, supporting, and enhancing the California Community Colleges—the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the nation. Together, we are building stronger communities by getting students and colleges the resources they need to succeed and expanding pathways to economic and social mobility across California. Join us as we continue this important work to uphold the value of community colleges in building a brighter future.
What You’ll Do
Under the direction of the Sr. Legal & Contracts Associate, the Contract Specialist is responsible for providing the Enterprise & Procurement Services (“EPS”) department with a wide range of support, including but not limited to, contract drafting and negotiation, contract administrative lifecycle management, policy and contract compliance, document collection, risk management, information governance, customer service, and other related tasks. The incumbent will work closely with the organization’s Legal Operations and Contracts departments to ensure alignment.
Support the contract portfolio lifecycle by drafting contract modifications, extensions, amendments, notices, and preliminary agreement documents, and ensuring supplier provisions comply with the FoundationCCC Contracts Policy, the EPS Procurement & Contracting Policy, and Legal Department guidance.
Provide general administrative and contract support, including proofreading and formatting documents; organizing contract and legal files; filing; preparing correspondence and mailings; scheduling appointments; and other related tasks as required.
Collaborate with Operations and Business Systems teams to establish data entry standards, incorporate data retention requirements, maintain high data quality, optimize Salesforce reporting capabilities, and identify opportunities for improvement
Attributes for Success
Relevant BA/BS, equivalent work experience, or a combination of both, advanced degree or certification preferred
Minimum of four (3) + years of progressive related work experience preferred.
Minimum of two (2) + years of experience in an education or non-profit environment preferred.
Ability to think strategically, creatively, and proactively; anticipate problems, analyze situations, develop effective solutions and communicate clearly throughout that process.
We’re recruiting for mission-driven, passionate, equity-minded individuals with a strong desire to impact and change people’s lives for the better
Innovation, creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurship are encouraged as employees work to achieve organizational goals
FoundationCCC blends the impact of a non-profit, the culture of an entrepreneurial start-up, and the scale of a state agency
Team members are hired for their expertise in niche areas across our areas of impact and higher education overall, and for their knowledge of business, philanthropy, technology, communications, and more
What we Offer
FoundationCCC is fully committed to a “remote-first” philosophy, and recruits and hires talent across the state in fully remote positions, where virtual work is possible. Our headquarters are located in Downtown Sacramento, just blocks from California’s State Capitol.
Benefits
Competitive compensation, generous PTO, and paid holidays
Medical, dental, and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Wellness offerings
CalPERS retirement program and optional 403(b) and 457 Retirement plans
Carrot reproductive health and fertility support
Tuition reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
To see the full job description, please email [email protected].
Budgeted Annual Salary Pay Range:
$65,000.00 - $70,000.00Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.
Skills Required
- BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience
- Advanced degree or certification
- Three plus years of progressive related work experience
- Two plus years experience in an education or non-profit environment
- Must reside in California (100% remote within California)
- Experience drafting and negotiating contracts, amendments, and modifications
- Contract lifecycle management and contract administration experience
- Policy and contract compliance experience
- Experience with document collection, information governance, and risk management
- Ability to think strategically, proactively solve problems, and communicate clearly
- Experience collaborating with operations and business systems to maintain data quality and optimize Salesforce reporting
- General administrative skills (proofreading, formatting, filing, scheduling, correspondence)
What We Do
The Foundation for California Community Colleges (FoundationCCC) works to benefit students, colleges, and communities by reducing barriers to opportunities for all Californians and accelerating paths to economic and social mobility. The organization was founded in 1998 and serves as the official statewide nonprofit organization supporting the California Community Colleges, the largest system of higher education in the nation. FoundationCCC operates just over 70 programs and services that improve educational access and affordability, address basic needs, connect students to work-based learning, and tackle local climate change effects. These programs are organized across six priority Areas of Impact: Student Success, Workforce, Development, Equity, Community Impact, Climate Action, and System Support. The organization’s work is made possible through funding from and partnerships with philanthropy, public agencies, corporations, and donors. Since inception in 1998, FoundationCCC has grown to be one of the largest operating foundations in higher education, with over 550 full-time employees and annual revenues of over $167 million.
