Contracts Administrator

Job description
COMPANY PROFILE
Great Minds, a mission driven Public Benefit Corporation, brings teachers and scholars together to craft exemplary instructional materials that inspire joy in teaching and learning. Our English curriculum, Wit & Wisdom ®, Eureka Math ™ and PhD Science ™, all support teachers as they take students beyond rote learning to provide a deeper, more complete understanding of the humanities, mathematics, and the sciences. Founded in 2007, Great Minds now employs more than 1,000 people.
For additional information please visit: www.greatminds.org
OUR MARKET POSITION
Great Minds' Eureka Math is the most widely used curriculum in the history of American education. It enjoys an unrivaled 40+ net promoter score. Eureka and its sister products, Wit & Wisdom English and PhD Science, embrace much higher expectations for all students and all teachers. In a market dominated by scripted, procedural materials that drive expectations down, Great Minds produces curricula that celebrate knowledge, respect the craft of teaching, and acknowledge the true capabilities of students.
Job Purpose
The Contracts Administrator helps the Contracts Team to effectively manage, monitor, and report contracts with various parties including suppliers, customers, contractors, and vendors of goods and services. The Contracts Administrator is responsible for preparation of contract documents, communication with contractors, maintenance of contract files, running reports, and advising business partners as to upcoming terminations, renewals, and deliverables.
As part of Great Minds' Legal team, the Contracts Administrator will work closely with internal and external customers under the direction of the Senior Contracts Manager. The Contracts Administrator will relate cooperatively and professionally with our internal team and our valuable clients to ensure delivery of objectives within deadlines.
Responsibilities

• Prepare and route standard template agreements to vendors and contractors
• Provide contract summaries and assist with record cleanup and database maintenance
• Field contract inquiries, escalating within the legal department as needed
• Prepare monthly contract reporting to internal stakeholders
• Respond to requests for Certificates of Insurance (COI)
• Ensure Contract file accuracy and completeness
• Track/Audit "in progress" contracts, following up with customers, vendors, and other applicable parties to ensure execution
• Support effective implementation, including notifying, in advance, relevant parties of key dates under the contracts.
• Work with GM project managers to amend contracts as needed
• Such other related tasks as assigned

Job requirements
Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience working with contracts
• Minimum of a 4-year degree or equivalent business experience.
• Strong attention to detail, proficient at establishing priorities and meeting deadlines, careful attention to accuracy and confidentiality
• Ability to work independently
• Capable of working in fast-paced environment, with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Proven initiative and strong organizational skills

Required Education

• Associate degree

Status

• Full-time
• 1-2 days a week in office, according to team schedule

Location

• Washington, D.C.

The expected base salary range for this position is $53,000-$62,000, however the offered salary may be higher or lower than the above range dependent on numerous factors including, but not limited to location, work experience, skills and internal equity considerations.. The base salary is not inclusive of benefits or other incentives.
A cover letter and resume are required to be considered for this position.
New employees will be required to successfully complete a background check.
Any communication to applicants relating to the Great Minds hiring process will only come from email addresses with the domains greatminds.org or greatminds.recruitee.com . If in the course of the application or hiring process with Great Minds you are contacted through another domain, are requested to provide banking or other sensitive information, or you note any other suspicious activity, please contact [email protected]
Great Minds is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms the organization's commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.
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