Procurement Contract Associate II

Procurement Contract Associate II primarily reviews, negotiates and develops university procurement contracts. Their primary functions will be to review, negotiate and develop university procurement contracts, as well as analyzing engagements to establish master level agreements to benefit USF. They are charged with ensuring that both parties are complicit with the terms of the contract, as well as ensuring that all contracts abide by State of Florida law, as well as Board of Governors & University policies. They will use judgement in regards to institutional risk when executing contracts and will drive contract process efficiencies and may be asked to independently decide course of action. May be responsible for providing direction and supervision to more junior level employees formally or in an informal fashion.

• Conduct review and negotiation of university contracts within their delegation of signature authority up to $500,000 in total value, or zero dollar Master Agreements/Pricing Agreements/Continuing Agreements through evaluation of institutional risks in accordance with Florida law, as well as Board of Governors & University policies. Facilitate collaborative review of contracts with other campus stakeholders. 
• Review, organize and execute amendments and renewals of existing agreements in keeping with the original contract terms.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining new business processes to improve efficiency including, but not limited to: procurement system enhancements and drafting of university contract templates.
• Support training and development of user community and other Procurement Contract Administrators. Including but not limited to: drafting communications regarding changes to contract policy, updating online web training, updated website guidance, conducting webinars/live training as required. Provide support for duties related to a Contract Assistant I & II position as needed.
• Monitor Agreement Templates for compliance and make suggestions to modify best practices and contract clauses as applicable to align with USF and State policies. Monitor applicable state and federal regulations, policies, and procedures for the University as it relates to procurement and guides campus stakeholders on proper legal usage enabling the department to run as efficient as possible.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Legal Assistant or Paralegal with corporate law, contracts, litigation, bond finance or general law experience and familiar with legal terminology, document preparation, redlines and negotiations, especially in a fast paced or high volume role and can work independently and train or lead as appropriate. Experience in an institution of higher education Contract Management or Procurement Services department. Significant knowledge of business best practices, compliance, and contract management. A JD, CPPM, CPPO or equivalent certification. Experience working with contract or legal AI programs and working with contract management platforms.

• Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is
conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
• SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
• A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an
alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
• (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
• (c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;
• (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
• (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
• Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration
required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the
advertised description of the position of employment.
• Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.