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Contract Administrator
OUR PURPOSE
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver has been serving northern Colorado since 1927. We serve tens of thousands of people each year in seven ministries: Marisol Services (for women), Early Childhood Education, Shelter Services, Archdiocesan Housing, St. Raphael Counseling, Family, Kinship, and Senior Services; and Parish & Community Services.
Our employees are crucial to our success in achieving our Mission of extending the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to the poor and those in need. Catholic Charities provides a work environment where self-motivated and mission driven individuals are recognized and rewarded. We accomplish this through:
- Employer sponsored training
- Culture of Trauma-Informed Care
- Generous compensation and benefits package.
Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to welcoming applicants and program participants of all faiths; as well as an inclusive and welcoming environment for staff, volunteers, and program participants. Candidates who bring diversity to our team are encouraged to apply.
SUMMARY
The contract administrator’s main duties will be to prepare, preliminarily negotiate, and review various Agency contracts, including purchases, sales, and business partnerships. Serves as an agency focal point for market analysis, research, and legal contract review. Establishes and maintains support for management.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reviews terms, conditions and other requirements and provides support to administrative personnel.
- Functions as liaison between agency personnel program, administration and contractor.
- Prepares contract correspondence in consultation with program or administrative personnel.
- Assists in fact finding, meetings and negotiations.
- Acts as a focal point for all disputes and contractual issues.
- Assures adherence to Agency policies and procedures and to contract requirements.
- Maintains and expands knowledge of developments in the contract administration and finance areas, and ensures that new developments and governmental requirements are incorporated in Agency planning and operations.
- Negotiates specific contract aspects with Agencies.
- Maintains confidentiality of client and agency information.
- Maintains organized system of physical and digital records.
- Regular and predictable attendance.
- Uses creativity and innovation in legal document development.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Demonstrates a high initiative and a strong attention to detail along with the ability to discover potential risks for our Agency.
- Ability to analyze contracts with an eye towards reducing costs.
- Skill in working effectively with other Agency staff in carrying out the legal responsibilities of the office.
- Computer literate; proficient in business computer systems.
- Organized and ability to work with little supervision.
- Knowledge of appropriate techniques and practices for the client population.
- Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Agency staff.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from accredited four-year college or university; preferably in business administration, law or related field; and one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Salary: Starting at $50,000-60,000 DOE salary/year with increases commensurate with education and experience.
Training: We provide a robust training curriculum that will support our employees throughout their career. Training provided within the first year of employment includes: De-escalation & Safety; Public Speaking; Mental Health First Aid; Substance Abuse & Mental Health; Human Trafficking; Trauma Informed Care; and many more.
Benefits: In addition to being part of a higher purpose while working in a challenging yet rewarding environment, eligible Catholic Charities employees receive a generous benefits package, including:
- Extensive Paid Time Off including 9 Paid Holidays annually (4 weeks accrual for new employees - increasing yearly) promoting work life balance.
- 403b Retirement Plan with Agency contribution of 4% & match up to 2% of annual compensation.
- Choice of 3 PPO Medical Plans (90% of employee's and 75% of dependent’s premiums is paid by Agency), Dental, & Vision starting the 1st day of the month following start date.
- May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through Federal Student Loans and many more benefits.
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? If you are ready to make answer the call and make a difference, please submit your application online at ccdenver.org/careers. We look forward to meeting you!
We conduct background checks as part of our hiring process.
Drug-Free Workplace.
We believe every employee has the right to work in an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. Consistent with applicable laws, Catholic Charities makes all decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship without regard to race, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship, the presence of any physical or mental disability of someone otherwise qualified, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. Discrimination and/or harassment based on any of those factors are inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated. This policy of non-discrimination applies to all aspects application procedures, hiring, advancement, transfers, reductions in force, discharge, compensation, training, or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.