Contract Specialist II; Part-time

Position: Contract Specialist II (Part-time)
** Job Title
** Contract Specialist II (Part-time)
** Agency
* * Texas A&M University - San Antonio
** Department
* * University Contracts
** Proposed Minimum Salary
** Commensurate
* * Job Location
** San Antonio, Texas
** Job Type
** Staff
* * Job Description
** The Contract Specialist II, under supervision, facilitates the contract administration process, including data entry into the contract management database, maintenance of paper files, routing and approvals, monitoring existing contracts. Sets up and maintains account controls and records which includes set up of New Account Requests, Account Attributes changes of responsible persons, departments, and monthly/year end process and reports, etc.
** Responsibilities:
*** Prepares scope of work, writes contracts, reviews terms and condition, and makes recommendations.
* Ensures contracts are in compliance with Federal and State laws and other policy guidelines.
* Monitors status of contract, including contract expirations, renewals, and extensions, and maintains contract files on databases.
* Communicates regularly with stakeholders to facilitate and understand desired outcomes and ensure information is correct and meets expectations.
* Assists in administration and analysis of project budgets, including entries and other related tasks.
* Researches and reconciles discrepancies and completes entries to correct errors on the various reconciliations.
* Acts as a consultant on accounting matters and assists in applying financial data to solve operating problems.
* Assists in annual review of contract administration planned related rules and procedures.
* Assist in the preparation of the reports.
* Performs reviews to ensure compliance with applicable policies, laws, and regulations.
* Performs advanced accounting duties.
* Assists with committees as needed.
* Assists with finance reporting to federal and state agencies, including but not limited to financial reporting, payroll and purchasing approvals, billing, reconciliations, cost transfers, cost sharing, sub recipient monitoring; time and effort certification, new accounts set ups, closeouts, and troubleshooting.
** Required

Education and Experience:

*** Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or closely related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, business, finance reporting, and financial systems.
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* Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

*** Knowledge of OMB Circulars and state/federal contract and grant regulations.
* Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
* Must possess technical writing and editing skills which include contractual language and procedures.
* Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
* Effective written and oral communication skills.
** Applicant Instructions:
** Please make sure to provide the following documents:
* Cover Letter
* Resume / CV
* Professional References For detailed instructions on how to apply for any position on our website, please use the following link:
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Employee Benefits:

** Texas A&M University-San Antonio values community engagement and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well-being and prosperity of our communities.
** Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application. Once the application is submitted, no changes or revisions can be made. If you have issues with adding documents to your application, please contact HR at .
** In compliance with ADA, if accommodations are needed for the application process, please contact HR at .All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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