Contract Administrator Job Description

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Contract Administrator:

____________________ is hiring a Contract Administrator to join our team. This role is responsible for preparing, negotiating, and reviewing company contracts. You’ll play a key role in the success of our company. Why? Your analytical skills and attention to detail are incredibly crucial in helping us avoid risk and make smart business moves. We’re looking for someone who values accuracy who can spot even the smallest errors. Sound like you?

Contract Administrator Responsibilties:

This position reports to the __________________. Duties may include:

• Assessing contract drafts for risk
• Reviewing contracts for errors, and notifying team of revision needs
• Explaining contract terms and instructions to team members
• Making contract updates as needed
• Drafting new or updated contracts, creating contract terms and language banks
• Keeping accurate and organized records and making updates in our database
• Completing research associated with contract terms, legislation, industry changes, and other areas of concern
• Negotiating contract terms with third parties and business partners
• Ensuring contracts are in compliance with industry standards as well as prov/state/federal legislation
• Other duties as assigned

Contract Administrator Qualifications:

• Completed Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field of study
• MBA considered an asset but not required
• 3-4 years experience in a similar role
• Keen attention to detail, analytical skills, and focus on strategy are musts for this role

Contract Administrator Core Skills:

• Analytical
• Attention to detail
• Strategic thinking
• Reports
• Compliance
• Teamwork
• Negotiation
• Time management
• Accuracy
• Interpersonal communication
• Databases
• MS Products (Excel, Word)
• Professional email communication

Alongside Pro-Tip:

The Contract Administrator is a very important role to fill within your organization. We recommend working closely with your hiring team on this job posting. As well, check out our Interview Questions Template for this role (LINK) for some great interview question ideas.