Associate Business Contracts Officer

Job Posting

Title:

Associate Business Contracts Officer

Hiring Department:
Business Contracts

Position Open To:
All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:
Expected to Continue

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

Job Details:
General Notes The Business Contracts Office provides review, approval, and execution of business contracts required for the procurement of services for The University of Texas at Austin and provision of services by the university. For more information on Business Contracts, please visit: https://business contracts.utexas.edu/ Your skills will make a difference. You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research.

Your work will contribute to operational excellence and enhance the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin.

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards .
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin Cap Metro buses with staff
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Tuition assistance
• Robust free training access through Linked In Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs:
  Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b) Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options

No sponsorship Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

Purpose We are seeking a Associate Business Contracts Officer. The selected candidate will report to the Business Contracts Administrator and provide advanced contract administration work that includes development, evaluation, drafting, and negotiation of technology contracts that vary in scope and degree of complexity.

• Provide contract administration (develop, review, negotiate, and/or revise) all manner of routine and complex technology contracts including software licenses, end user licenses, enterprise licenses, software-as-a-service contracts, clickwrap terms, terms of service, privacy policy terms, service level agreements, data-use, and master agreements for technology services and products.
• Draft and create other contracts for the purchase of goods and services, revenue generation, and nondisclosure.
• Research, interpret, advise, and provide guidance on management of contractual obligations as well as legal risks and business terms including FERPA, HIPAA, GDPR, Data Use, Intellectual Property, and accessibility.
• May support and manage at least one direct report responsible for the review and negotiation of routine technology contracts.
• Develop, and present contract workshops to educate the University administrators on current technology contracting policies and procedures.
• Assist in the maintenance and development of policies and procedures related to administration of technology contracts.
• Remain up-to-date on legal/regulatory updates affecting technology contracts.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Texas and federal laws, Regents' Rules, and University policies.
• Work with University departments, administration and attorneys to ensure contracts meet business objectives, while…