Contract Administrator - Legal Department - FT - Days - MHS

Overview The Contract Administrator oversees the full lifecycle of contracts within assigned facilities or departments and serves as a liaison between internal stakeholders and the Legal Contract Administration team. Responsibilities include assessing organizational risk and liability, drafting contracts, assisting in negotiations, and facilitating document gathering and decision-making throughout the review and approval process. The role also supports the implementation of contract operations policies and provides education to departments for organizational consistency and compliance.

Responsibilities

Assists with drafting and negotiations as needed, and acts as a subject matter expert in designated contract categories.

Provides system training and guidance to contract management software users and delivers in-services on process updates and system changes.

Manages the contract lifecycle, tracks key dates, and ensures timely submission of extensions, amendments, or termination requests.

Processes contract amendments, renewals, terminations, and related instruments in accordance with departmental protocols and timelines.

Maintains quality assurance and reporting, performs database audits, and contributes to internal/external audit readiness.

Verifies vendor compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational policies, including evaluating procurement methods and FMV requirements.

Serves as the primary point of contact for all contract-related inquiries and requests within the assigned facility or department.

Supports contract compliance goals by implementing activities aligned with departmental and organizational strategic plans.

Communicates with counterparties and gathers required compliance and supporting documentation for contract files.

Engages with internal stakeholders, including executive leadership, to provide updates, resolve roadblocks, and support decision-making.

Competencies

Accountability

Analysis and decision making

Customer service

Problem solving

Project management

Responding to change

Standards of behavior

Education and Certification Requirements Masters (Required)

Master's degree in Business Administration or related field required; Juris Doctorate preferred.

Additional Job Information Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required Work Experience: Five (5) years of “hands on” contract experience required, preferably in healthcare.

Other Information: Additional Education Information: Master's degree in Business Administration or related field required; Juris Doctorate preferred.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Bending and Stooping = 40%

Climbing = 0%

Keyboard Entry = 80%

Kneeling = 0%

Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%

Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 40%

Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%

Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%

Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 40%

Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%

Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%

Reaching = 60%

Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%

Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60%

Running = 0%

Sitting = 60%

Squatting = 0%

Standing = 60%

Walking = 60%

Audible Speech = 80%

Hearing Acuity = 80%

Smelling Acuity = 0%

Taste Discrimination = 0%

Depth Perception = 60%

Distinguish Color = 60%

Seeing - Far = 60%

Seeing - Near = 60%

Bio hazardous Waste = 0%

Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 0%

Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 0%

Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 0%

Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 0%

Asbestos = 0%

Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%

Dust = 0%

Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 0%

Hazardous Chemicals = 0%

Hazardous Medication = 0%

Latex = 0%

Computer Monitor = 80%

Domestic Animals = 0%

Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%

Fire Risk = 0%

Hazardous Noise = 0%

Heating Devices = 0%

Hypoxia = 0%

Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%

Magnetic Fields = 0%

Moving Mechanical Parts = 0%

Needles/Sharp Objects = 0%

Potential Electric Shock = 0%

Potential for Physical Assault = 0%

Radiation = 0%

Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%

Unprotected Heights = 0%

Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 20%

Shift Primarily for office workers - not eligible for shift differential

Disclaimer This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.

Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.

We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.

Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.

If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net

Job Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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