Working at MIT offers opportunities, an environment, a culture - and benefits - that just aren't found together anywhere else. If you're curious, motivated, want to be part of a unique community, and help shape the future - then take a look at this opportunity.

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR, Office of the Vice President for Finance (VPF), to write, review, analyze, revise, and execute commercial contracts while ensuring client's business interests are achieved, protecting risk to the Institute, and maintaining positive working relationships with external vendors. Will consult with and advise faculty, students, and staff on matters related to commercial contracts; advise and collaborate on business requirements and scope of work, developing and administering solicitation documents, and securing negotiated contracts; ensure terms and conditions and/or contracts meet MIT requirements; identify and resolve contractual problems/deficiencies; assist with preparing and presenting training; attend relevant local/regional meetings/trainings, keeping abreast of changes in policy and legislation affecting contracts; and perform other duties as assigned. A full description is available at http://vpf.mit.edu/about-vpf/jobs-at-vpf .

Job Requirements
REQUIRED: bachelor's degree and at least seven years' relevant experience in the review and/or administration of complex contracts or a J.D. and at least one year of experience; commitment to delivering exemplary customer service; and strong analytical, negotiation, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills. A minimum of one year of experience with commercial contract review, drafting, and negotiation; contract strategy; compensation structures; commercial contracting terms and conditions; and risk analysis and contractual risk mitigation also required. Must be able to identify, communicate, and implement complex business solutions for clients; provide accurate interpretation and implementation advice to leadership and staff; work as part of a team; strategically link long-range business goals to daily activities; prioritize projects; and maintain collegial relationships with staff at all levels. Experience in a university or in-house counsel environment preferred, as is experience with federal acquisition and contracting rules and working with complex software agreements. Job #15719-P2/16/18

MIT is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin.



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