The University of Connecticut seeks to hire a Contract Specialist (Procurement Specialist 1) to support the Procurement Contracting & Compliance team. Under the general direction of the University Director of Procurement Contracting & Compliance, the Contract Specialist utilizes existing policies, procedures, statutes, to plan, develop and organize all phases of assigned responsibilities for the successful contracting in support of the procurement of goods and services for all University campuses including the main campus in Storrs, the Regional Campuses, the satellite campuses and/or other public institutes of higher education. Incumbents in this position serve as a liaison between the Procurement Contracting & Compliance Group, the Office of the General Counsel, vendors and the University community as it relates to contract preparation and administration with specialized functions including, but not limited to the understanding of proposal submissions, awards preparation, review and negotiation of agreements, compliance, and contract management in support of the University’s needs. Incumbent will be responsible for the administration of all contractual activities for University Procurement Contracting & Compliance as they relate to the needs of the University community.
For the full position description, and to apply online, please visit https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Positions, Search #495775 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references.
This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on January 31, 2022.
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.
The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.
For more information, contact: Melanie Savino at melanie.savino@uconn.edu