Contract Administrator 3 - Procurement and Contracting - FT - Day - Hybrid

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org.

Position Summary:

The incumbent is responsible for structuring, and / or administrating contractual documents that establish business relationships with contractors, customers and / or partners. Collaborates with internal partners, colleagues as well as legal staff, as necessary, to structure contracts. Professional contracting services are provided in compliance with all UC policies and procedures, and California contracting law. Analyzes and revises contracts as appropriate to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and policies. Advises management of contractual rights and obligations and provides interpretation of terms and conditions.

Total Compensation

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Required Qualifications:

• Three or more Years of Contracts Negotiations Experience
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of specific contracting assignments.
• Team player with strong business acumen and attention to detail.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills; and ability to deal effectively with broad and diverse constituencies ensuring strong customer service orientation and skills.
• Strong organizational, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Strong listening and political acumen skills.
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job and build good relationships across the Hospital's leadership and within a variety of business units.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions, including identifying potential contractors, conducting the bidding process, drafting contract terms, and ensuring compliance with contract terms through contract completion.
• Bachelor's degree with minimum of three years of experience in contract negotiations (UCIMC is willing to consider less direct experience for the right candidate with substantial relevant business background).
• Bachelor's degree
• Advanced skills in successfully utilizing contract negotiation tactics to achieve financial results beneficial to UCI Medical Center.
• Ability to skillfully and professionally represent UCI Medical Center in contract negotiations and convey contractual issues to a wide variety of medical center leadership, personnel, vendors and customers.
• Ability to identify various business/legal issues and resolve accordingly between Privacy, Data Security, Risk, and Executive Leadership team.
• Ability to draft, review, edit, negotiate various contract types and amendments, which comply with UC policies and risk tolerance.
• Ability to be successful in a self-directed, self-motivated, fast-paced environment with changing deadlines and priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of internal departmental / unit operating policies, applicable state and federal regulations and general contract terms.
• Thorough knowledge of California contracting law.
• Prefer Paralegal Certificate or J.D.
• Deep and current knowledge of the organization, including its infrastructure, goals, mission, rules, policies, guidelines, etc.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.