Manager, Contracts and Compliance
Listed on 2026-02-24
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Management
Business Administration, Business Management -
Business
Business Administration, Business Management
Commitment to Mission
This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.
Cultural Beliefs
- One LSC
- Student Focused
- Own It
- Foster Belonging
- Cultivate Community
- Choose Learning
The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.
Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.
Campus Marketing Statement
Lone Star College-System Office, University Park
Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.
LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.
Lone Star College-System Office employees are based at one of two System Office locations;
The Woodlands and University Park. Both are the site for multiple administrative departments and system-wide training programs.
Location address is 20515 SH 249 (SH 249 and Louetta Road) Houston, Texas .
Job Description
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The Manager, Contracts and Compliance, plays a vital role in supporting contract and compliance management. Reporting through the Business Operations Division, this position serves as a key resource for the Executive Vice Chancellor, Operations (EVCO) functional units, including the Office of Technology Services (OTS) and Property Services teams. This role collaborates with EVCO contract owners across the System, as well as Procurement and Legal departments, on the management of contract and Board Action Item (BAI) life cycles to ensure compliance and that the best interests of the System are being served.
Responsibilities include generating, reviewing, and delivering detailed reports and presentations for division leadership, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as adherence to LSC policies and procedures. This role also evaluates business strategies, recommends process improvement, and implements best practices in standard operating procedures (SOPs) across functional units.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Thoroughly analyzing existing and new contracts, understanding contract rationale, terms, and timelines
- Advising contract owners on language for contract development
- Assisting with communication during negotiations for large and complex contracts
- Addressing contract issues and supporting dispute resolution with contract owners
- Managing compliance to contract terms, supporting audit defense initiatives, and adhering to all applicable procurement and legal processes
- Managing BAI lifecycle for EVCO projects through tracking, monitoring expiration dates, and assisting with the implementation of new BAIs
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