Sr. Contracts Administrator

About UTEP

UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

The University of Texas at El Paso is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

About VP Business Affairs

The Division of Business Affairs oversees many elements of doing business at UTEP, including human resources, the budget office, and accounting and financial services. In addition, the VPBA Office manages business contracts and agreements, institutional memberships, the University's risk management / insurance program, and the open records process. Our goal is to support the University's teaching, research and public service mission by providing superior services to the campus community.

Purchasing and General Services

The Purchasing & General Services (PGS) department at UTEP ensures the seamless procurement of goods and services that empower our university's academic, research, and operational excellence. With a commitment to efficiency, compliance, and customer service, PGS plays a key role in supporting every corner of campus life.

Together, our team works behind the scenes to deliver reliable, transparent, and timely services, allowing UTEP's faculty and staff to focus more effectively on teaching, discovery, and innovation.

Position Information

Hiring Department

Purchasing and General Services

Posting End Date

Open until filled.

Hours

up to 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8 : 00am- 5 : 00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends

FLSA status

exempt / non-exempt

Earliest Start Date

As soon as possible.

Salary

Commensurate with experience.

Required Application Materials

• Resume
• Cover Letter (preferred)
• List of three references (preferred)

Note : To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

Purpose of Position

Summary

Directs activities concerned with contracts for purchase of equipment, materials, products, or service.

This position is a full time, temporary, contingent on availability of funds position with possibility of extension and is eligible for full benefits, including medical, dental, and vision.

Statement Of Duties And Responsibilities

Supervisory Responsibilities

In accordance with the organization's objectives, policies and applicable laws, may provide limited supervision to student employees.

Certification Requirement

Within 18 months of the hire date, incumbent is required to obtain their Certified Texas Contract Management (C.T.C.M) certification via the Texas State Comptroller's Office.

Qualifications

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university within area of assigned responsibility.

Five (5) years related experience to the statement of duties and responsibilities or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Working Conditions

Additional Information

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently sit. The employee must regularly talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries—including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident—about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu , or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu .

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