Contract Specialist

Strategic Education • Contract • Hybrid in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States • $82,800 - $124,200 / year • 1m ago

Fast Facts

The Contract Specialist will manage the full lifecycle of enterprise-wide contracts, ensuring compliance and timely renewals while collaborating with various internal teams.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include managing contracts from negotiation to execution, monitoring contract status, maintaining documentation, and supporting contract management software.

Skills: Required skills include excellent organizational and communication abilities, proficiency in Coupa, Docusign, and Microsoft Office, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include 3-5 years of relevant work experience in contracts administration and a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

Location: This position is based in Minneapolis, MN, with occasional travel required.

Compensation: $82800 - $124200 / Annually

Support the contracts team

Essential Duties

Manage enterprise-wide contracts through full contract lifecycle from concept through contract negotiation, creation, and execution.
Monitor contract status post-execution, ensuring timely renewals.
Support management of contract management software, including adjustments to user experience and workflows as necessary.
Assist in developing and improving contract management processes and templates.
Manage inbound internal inquiries to Contracts Team inbox, independently responding to internal business owner requests.
Maintain accurate records of all contracts and related documentation.
Create and maintain reporting, including contract review volumes and service level thresholds.
Ensure compliance with company policies.
Collaborate with internal teams across the organization as internal clients, as well as with partners across Legal, Procurement, and Finance, to ensure a seamless contracts experience.
As necessary, assist with legal due diligence and document maintenance with potential business opportunities.
Other duties/projects as assigned.

Job Skills

Strong attention to detail.
Superior organizational and project management skills.
Excellent reading, oral, and written communication and active listening skills.
Strong ability to create, foster and maintain positive, productive relationships with stakeholders across the organization.
Strong computer skills and abilities. Proficient with Coupa and Docusign, as well as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Experience with use of bots and AI in contract review preferred.
Excellent customer service and problem resolution skills.
Ability to handle confidential information discretely and professionally.
Strong work ethic and ability to gracefully manage deadline pressure.
Ability to work independently.
Keen ability to manage competing urgent priorities nimbly in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
Willingness to serve as a team player and collaborate on solutions with colleagues across the organization.
Intellectual curiosity and a passion for SEI’s mission to advance economic mobility through higher education.
Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain a positive, professional demeanor at all times.

Work Experience:

At least three to five years’ relevant work experience delivering high level contracts administration or other legal support, in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required

Certificates, licenses and registrations

Other:

Must be able to travel occasionally should a business need arise. For most roles travel would not be common. Travel may involve plane, car or metro. In accordance with ADA policies, reasonable accommodations regarding travel limitations can be provided. Travel will be more common for roles such as Account Executives (25 - 50%), senior leaders (10 – 20%) or Capella Core Faculty (5 – 10%).
Ability to work onsite in Corporate or Campus location (in a typical office environment) may be required based on role. If so, this would include being mobile within the office, including movement from floor-to-floor using elevators or stairs.
If offsite or hybrid role, must have access to work in setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at a remote location.
Faculty and Federal Work Study roles require access to work in setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including computer, privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at a remote location.
This role may require lifting, however reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with our ADA policies.
Must be able to meet critical thinking and problem solving aspects aligned to job duties, as well as effectively communicating with co-workers.
Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant. Accommodations related to schedule may be considered.
Able to access information using a computer.
Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

SEI offers a comprehensive package of benefits to employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week. In addition to medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, SEI employees may take advantage of well-being incentives, parental leave, paid time off, certain paid holidays, tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA), 401(k) retirement benefit, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition assistance as well as entertainment and retail discounts. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.

Careers - Our Benefits, Strategic Education, Inc

SEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture where individuals can grow their careers and contribute fully. We strive to attract talent with broad experiences, skills and perspectives. We welcome applications from all. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the pay range at SEI, we offer a competitive salary. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate may vary depending on multiple factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to discuss your interest in joining SEI. The expected salary range for this position is below.

$82,800.00 - $124,200.00 - Salary

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at Careers@strategiced.com.