Contract Technician AS8076

Brigett Broyles, [email protected]

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

$19.50 - $25.75/hr (contingent upon available funding)

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

Serve as a supporting Construction & Contract Services Department team member for supporting the contract manager in detailed contracting, purchasing, soliciting, payment, and documentation aspects of all service contracts, construction contracts, requests for proposals, Architect/Engineering contracts, and other contracted items.

This position will be expected to interact with customers at various levels of the University and other employees in a professional manner that enhances work effectiveness for the Construction & Contract Services Department.

Work may be required and scheduled during non-business hours, which include evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays.

The management staff will determine when overtime or modified work hours are warranted.

Due to the communication expectations of the position, the incumbent will be required to maintain a personal cell phone and remain continually available both during and after normal working hours.

Work is conducted in a typical office environment and will include working with office automation equipment, files, etc.

Must be able to occasionally move about or remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

Must use appropriate personal protective equipment as required (gloves, safety glasses,etc).

These items are provided and not for personal use.

Must work safely and promote a safe work environment.

OSU offers a generous benefits package for continuous, regular positions, including but not limited to health, life, and retirement benefits, paid leave, and 13 paid holidays per year.

Other benefits include employee and dependent tuition waivers, free gym memberships, a free confidential employee assistance program, and much, much more!

• High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• Four years of experience with contracts and procurement for services, products, equipment, and/or construction/renovation.
• Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses: Have before hire and maintain after hire a valid driver's license.
• Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge: Ability to become proficient in the use of AIM CPPM software and OK Corral Central Purchasing System. Strong knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office Suite. Strong mathematical skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail and excellent proofreading skills. Ability to coordinate and organize activities, set priorities, multitask, solve problems, and meet deadlines. Motivated and proactive self-starter capable of establishing goals and relying on experience, judgment, and teamwork to accomplish goals. Capable of functioning in a fast-paced environment, works well under pressure, and is able to prioritize workloads. Must be able to work independently with little supervision and meet deadlines. Must be able to excel in a team environment. Must be dependable. Must possess impeccable customer service skills. Must possess and demonstrate excellent communication skills to ensure information is accurate, as well as follow-up and planning skills.

• Bachelor's Accounting, Business, Management, Economics, Administration, Logistics, Construction, or Engineering
• Five to ten years of prior successful work experience working in an organization that contracts for services, products, equipment, and construction in various dollar amounts. Displayed ability to work independently with little supervision and in a team setting. Knowledge and experience with procurement and contract specification processes and formatting, as well as invoice and payment processing.

in accounts receivable and payable, and budgeting for a multi-million dollar business enterprise.