Contract Administrator
Listed on 2026-09-20
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Business
Business Administration, Office Administrator/ Coordinator
Job Family
Procurement and Inventory Control
Job FunctionProcurement
USC Market TitleContract Administrator
Link to USC Market Title(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./186636
Job LevelP4 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title)Contract Administrator
CampusColumbia
Work CountyRichland
College/DivisionDivision of Development
DepartmentDEV Development Office
State Pay RangeG11
USC Market RangeMRI - $69,913 $ 87,391 $ 104,870
Anticipated Hiring Range$69,913 - commensurate with qualifications
Location of VacancyColumbia, SC
** on-site**
Full Time
Hours per Week37.5
Work Schedule- Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
12 months
Job Search CategoryOther Professional
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AdvertisedJob Summary
Under very limited supervision, reporting to the Associate Vice President for Talent and Administrative Services, the Contract Administrator manages the full lifecycle of the Division’s contracts, vendor agreements, and procurement-related activities with the University and Educational Foundation. Provides strategic oversight of contract planning, solicitation development, vendor engagement, fiscal monitoring, and compliance administration. Ensures all contractual activities are conducted in accordance with federal regulations, state laws, University policies, Educational Foundation requirements, and the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code while supporting operational effectiveness, fiscal accountability, and uninterrupted service delivery across the Division.
JobRelated Minimum Required
Education and Experience
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 4 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
- A bachelor’s degree and 4 years of experience in state government or higher education setting.
- Familiar with the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code and active application in the work environment.
- Knowledge of contract administration, procurement processes, and vendor management principles.
- Knowledge of applicable federal regulations, state laws, the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code, and institutional policies governing contracts and purchasing activities.
- Knowledge of budgeting, financial monitoring, invoice processing, and fiscal accountability practices.
- Skill in managing the full lifecycle of contracts, including solicitation, negotiation, execution, monitoring, renewal, and closeout.
- Skill in analyzing contractual terms,…
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