Job Description

Job Description

The Contracts and Agreements Officer exists to direct and execute contracts, intra-agency agreements, and other formal agreements between the colleges and other organizations. This includes preparing and negotiating contracts, assisting departments in drafting contracts, and ensuring contracts and agreements are completed properly. This also includes working directly with the Minnesota State System Office, Office of General Counsel in drafting, preparing, revising and completing contracts and agreements. This position coordinates with staff who work with contracts, agreements and procurement. This position will also review purchase orders.

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose application materials clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the position. To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

• Three (3) years of professional level experience developing and administering contracts and/or service agreements;

• Three (3) years of experience in these areas;

• Experience with informal and formal competitive bidding to include creation of solicitation specifications, contract administration, and policy interpretation in a public sector or corporate setting;

• Experience in writing and executing contracts in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations;

• Critical thinking skills sufficient to analyze and interpret procurement terms and conditions, bid results, contract forms and legal documents related to contract and bid administration, such as bonding and insurance;

• Interpersonal communication skills sufficient to explain contract and procurement issues effectively and professionally with sensitivity to diverse clientele;

• Ability to prioritize work, manage time and work on multiple complex projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualification 

• Bachelor?s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration or related major.

• Experience as a supervisor, team lead, lead worker, or project lead directing a diverse team.

• Knowledge of a state level contract and procurement platform such as Marketplace or state financial management system (SWIFT) or similar purchasing and procurement platforms sufficient to create, post and award events, create and modify contracts, and create and monitor encumbrances.

• Knowledge of State of Minnesota and MinnState statutes, policies and procedures as they relate to contracts, amendments, budgeting and expenses.

• Experience writing and executing construction and service contracts.

• Experience with Marketplace and workday systems.

Required Application Materials

Please ensure you have the following items submitted with your application:

• Cover Letter

• Resume/CV

• Transcripts

Other Requirements

All resumes must clearly address the Required Qualifications as stated above. If your skills match the required skill for this position, the department may contact you. Reference checks will be conducted for all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and education and contact with the finalist current and/or previous employers.

Applicant must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsorship or take over sponsorship of employment visa at our institution. The successful candidate under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday ? Friday; 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.

Telework (Yes/No)

This position has the potential for a hybrid work environment with incumbent being on campus three (3) days a week after a 6-month probation period.

About

Saint Paul College was established in 1910, and we are proud to be honoring education for more than a century Quick Facts

Saint Paul College is committed to supporting diversity in all of its forms. Applicants representing diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply 

We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and encourages application from underrepresented groups. Recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon employer offering support for veteran and military students. A member of the Minnesota State colleges and universities system. 

Benefits Information

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($150 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.  We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

About Saint Paul College

Saint Paul College was recently ranked the #1 community college in the nation by Washington Monthly magazine, for student engagement in active and collaborative learning, student-faculty interaction, and support for learning. The college offers 39 associate degree programs, including the Associate in Arts degree, 60 career certificate and diploma programs. For over 100 years, Saint Paul College has been helping students succeed in high-demand careers.

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Job Tags

Holiday work, Contract work, Temporary work, Remote job, Trial period, Work visa, Shift work, 3 days per week, Monday to Friday,

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