Assistant Director Contracts Management

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.

• Bachelor's degree Business Administration, Business Law, Finance or other
• Master's degree Preferred
• Texas Association of School Business Officials Certification (TASBO) Texas Association of School Business Officials Certification (TASBO)
• Certified Texas Contract Manager (Preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in governmental Business, Procurement, or Legal, primarily with a federal or state agency, city government, or school district preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in contract management
• Minimum of 3 years Supervisory, Management and Managerial Responsibilities
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws regarding school district procurement and contracts
• Ability to explain complex legal, contractual, and other business concepts clearly and concisely
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Aptitude to work well under pressure in a fast-paced, demanding environment
• Strong sense of initiative, excellent time managements skills, ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Reliable, trustworthy, and able to maintain confidentiality of information
• Attention to detail and desire to ensure accuracy
• Professional and friendly demeanor
• Ability to work independently with little to no supervision
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both orally and in writing

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.

The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.

Additional Information

• Work is subject to frequent interruptions. Rescheduling and rearranging matters to meet unexpected changes is frequently required. Some assignments are subject to completion within strict timelines and involve potential stress associated with time-sensitive completion of tasks.