Director of Contract AdministrationSchool/Division:Office of Financial AffairsOffice:Department of Contract AdministrationFull-Time or Part-Time:Full-TimeAbout HofstraHofstra University is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, N.Y. that is the only school to ever host three consecutive presidential debates (2008, 2012 and 2016). At Hofstra, students get the best of both worlds. Our campus is a leafy oasis just a quick train ride away from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities. We offer small classes and personal attention, with the resources, technology and facilities of a large university. Students can choose from more than 160 undergraduate program options and 165 graduate program options in the liberal arts and sciences, education, health professions and human services, the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Hofstra University is a dynamic community of more than 11,000 students from around the world who are dedicated to civic engagement, academic excellence and becoming leaders in their communities and their careers.Description:The Director of Contract Administration reports to the Assistant Vice President for Financial Affairs and is responsible for the processing and management of all University contracts.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Coordinates and reviews all University contracts for standard requirements and terms
• Works with departments to ensure adherence to University contract requirements highlighting issues for Financial Affairs and General Counsel
• Coordination of legal and other requirements within all contracts
• Reviews contracts for adequate insurance coverage and obtain/provide certificates of insurance
• Coordination of insurance reviews with Office of Business Affairs & Risk Management
• Reviews all contracts to ensure compliance with University policies
• Works with University departments, guiding them through the contract review process, coordinating legal review with Office of General Counsel
• Coordinates with Office of Procurement Services regarding the issuance of purchase orders
• Coordinates review of agreements for Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT)
• Coordinates budget review for all financial terms
• Prepares contract packet for final authorization and signature
• Distribution of signed contracts to appropriate departments and vendors
• Ensures fully executed agreements are received where counter signature is required
• Oversees and maintains contract inventory and files, including scanning of contract agreements
• Other related duties as assigned

This is an onsite position; work for this role is performed on campus.Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree required
• Paralegal/Legal experience required
• Significant experience with contract administration
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a high-volume operation
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Team player with excellent written and verbal communication, organizational and technical skills
• Superb attention to detail and the ability to work independently on several matters simultaneously
• Proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook required
Application Instructions:For consideration, please forward a cover letter with salary requirements and resume to:

Director of Contract Administration Search Committee
Email: FinancialAffairs@Hofstra.edu
Please include job "897155 - Director of Contract Administration" in the subject line.
Voluntary Self-IdentificationAll applicants are invited to complete the three (3) voluntary self-identification formsDeadline:Open until filledDate Posted: 11/22/2021Posting Number: 897155