Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2021-08-31
Req: R-2113

Title:

144F-YN - Contracts Specialist 1

Business Title:

Business Contracts and Fiscal Specialist

Location:

Employee Type:

Classified

Job Family:

Civil Service - OT Eligible

Position Details:

As a member of the Washington State University Athletic Department team, you have the opportunity to serve over 450 student-athletes and 17 athletic programs. Washington State University (WSU) is Washington’s land-grant university with campuses located statewide in Everett, Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, and Vancouver. As one of the nation’s top public research institutions, WSU conducts research that improves the lives of people in the state of Washington, the United States, and across the globe.

WSU is located in the college town of Pullman, situated in the picturesque Palouse. The region offers countless activities to explore the beauty of our state and the inland Northwest.

The mission of Washington State Athletics is to unleash excellence. We provide a transformational student-athlete experience, while elevating Washington State University through competitive excellence, campus collaboration, and community engagement.

Our core values represent passion, resiliency, integrity, diversity & inclusion, and excellence. WSU Athletics is committed to serving our student-athletes and representing our university on a national platform by competing in the Pac-12 Conference.

Benefits at WSU include comprehensive and competitive packages and the department provides a support structure for professional growth and development.

Together, we will achieve what was once defined as impossible. Go Cougs!

Summary of Duties:

The position performs the first level of professional contract administration work with responsibility in the administration of routine contracts, interdepartmental agreements, leases and letters of understanding to provide or obtain services or goods for the department following state, federal, University, Pac-12 and NCAA guidelines. Additionally, this position will initiate competitive bids, obtains signatures of parties to agreements or signatures of authorized agents, develop and maintain a list of authorized contract signatories and coordinate termination of agreements and existing contracts. Individual will work under general supervision and will exercise independent judgment and decision-making authority and must be able to interpret and apply complicated rules and regulations. This position independently advises units, coaches, staff, and administrators regarding applicable policies and procedures and recommends alternative efficient/effective courses of action. This position collaborates with internal and external constituencies and establishes and maintains positive and productive working relationships.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree involving major study in business administration, public administration, business law, commerce, economics, mathematics, statistics, or closely allied field OR additional qualifying experience may be substituted, year for year, for the required education. AND One year of experience in negotiating, administering, or terminating contracts, contract property management, contract cost or price analysis, or contract compliance administration. A Master’s degree in one of the above academic disciplines may be substituted for the required experience. A law degree from an accredited college or university approved by the Washington State Bar Association may be substituted for the required experience and education.

• One year of experience in negotiating, administering, or terminating contracts, contract property management, contract cost or price analysis, or contract compliance administration.

• Additional qualifying experience may be substituted, year for year, for the education.

• A Master’s degree in one of the above academic disciplines may be substituted for the experience.

• A law degree from an accredited college or university approved by the Washington State Bar Association may be substituted for the experience and education.

• Strong computer capabilities and familiarity with mainframe systems.

• Demonstrated ability to function in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal relationship skills, including the ability to provide information to diverse groups of people.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and understanding of applicable rules and regulations, including State of Washington, Washington State University, Athletic Department, NCAA, and Pac-12 Conference rules and regulations.

• Demonstrated work experience that requires strong time management, fiscal accountability and organizational skills.

• Demonstrated work experience that requires an expertise with business practices and internal controls.

• Possess excellent report writing skills and have the ability to initiate and complete projects with specific deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability and knowledge of Workday

Additional Information:

Area/College:

Intercollegiate Athletics

Department Name:

Business Office

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA 99164

Department Link:

https://wsucougars.com/

Monthly Salary:

$3,701.00

FTE:

100%

Permanent/Temporary:

Permanent

Screening Date:

This recruitment has been reposted. Screening of applications has begun and will remain ongoing until a successful candidate has been identified.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application.

Required Documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.