Western Governors University-Contract Analyst

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career. Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.

The Contract Analyst will join Western Governors University’s Legal Department to assist in the review, negotiation, and maintenance of contracts undertaken by WGU and its affiliated organizations. This position will work with WGU in-house counsel, internal stakeholders (“clients”), vendors and other third parties to ensure that contracts provide adequate legal protection and otherwise support the University’s mission to expand access to high-quality education.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

·        Works at the direction of the Contract Administration & Compliance Lead and the Legal Operations Manager

·        Analyzes contract terms and conditions to ensure alignment with WGU standards and business goals

·        Drafts contracts and related correspondence

·        Negotiates with clients and vendors to identify solutions to contract issues

·        Proactively communicates status of work projects and completes work in a timely manner

·        Responsible for contract intake, workflow, and archiving processes

·        Escalates higher-risk issues and disputes to responsible attorneys

·        Collaborates with WGU’s Procurement Office to minimize total contract processing time, and to provide a seamless client experience

·        Ensures client approval and execution of contracts in accordance with University policy

·        Assists clients to monitor and enforce compliance with contract terms, such as service level availability

·        Performs preliminary research on contract-related questions as requested

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

·        Sound independent judgment and professional integrity

·        The ability to build relationships, both internally and externally

·        Strong analytical and communication skills

·        The ability to innovate improvements to existing tools and processes

·        The ability to accurately prioritize and respond to issues and requests

·        The ability to monitor and resolve multiple, concurrent matters

·        Proficiency with Microsoft Office including the redlining features in MS Word

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

·        Juris Doctorate degree

·        Admission to the Utah State Bar, or ability to become admitted within one year from the date of hire

·        Minimum 2 years' applicable experience including experience drafting basic contractual instruments

Preferred Qualifications:

·        Prior experience in higher education or non-profit

·        Experience with contract and/or vendor management systems

·        Familiarity with e-signature solutions

As an equal opportunity employer, WGU recognizes that our strength lies in our people. We are committed to diversity

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