Director of Contracts Administration
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onPandarama School, 1118, North 7th Street Trafficway, Strawberry Hill, Northeast, Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, 66101, United States
About the Role
The Director, Contracts Administration leads KCU's contract lifecycle and operations, ensuring agreements move efficiently from intake through execution, renewal, and closeout. This is a hands-on leadership role dedicated to building a scalable, technology-enabled contracts administration program that improves speed, consistency, insight, and risk management across the University.
Reporting to the Vice President of Legal Affairs and General Counsel, you will oversee the drafting, review, negotiation, approvals, and execution of a diverse portfolio. This includes construction and facilities agreements, clinical education and rotation agreements, leased employee arrangements, and other external collaborations. Success in this position requires a mindset focused on systems, automation, and continuous improvement, paired with strong negotiation skills and sound business judgment.
Equal Opportunity
KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information (GINA), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, ancestry, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state or local law.
Campus Safety
KCU is committed to providing a safe campus for students, faculty, and staff. Our annual campus security report lists campus crimes and statistics for the campus and public areas around campus for the last three years, in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Pandarama School, 1118, North 7th Street Trafficway, Strawberry Hill, Northeast, Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, 66101, United States
Kansas City, Kansas
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleOwn the end-to-end contract lifecycle from intake through execution, renewal, and closeout
- check_circleAdvise stakeholders on contract structure, risk allocation, and business implications
- check_circleBuild and improve a modern contracts administration program with standardized templates and governance
- check_circleLeverage platforms, automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve cycle time and scalability
- check_circleCreate reporting and metrics on volume, cycle time, and risk to support decision-making
- check_circleMaintain accurate records for status, obligations, expirations, and renewals
- check_circleNegotiate and review complex agreements including construction, facilities, and clinical contracts
- check_circlePartner with Legal Affairs, Compliance, and Finance to align contracts with policy and reduce risk
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree required
- verifiedMaster's degree or higher in business, law, risk management, or related field preferred
- verifiedExperience managing and/or reviewing contracts in a business, healthcare, higher education, or similarly complex environment
Nice to Have
Master's degree or higher in business, law, risk management, or a related field
Similar Job Opportunities
Limited Entry Assistant City Attorney – Municipal Operations
City and County of Denver • Hybrid
$95k-115karrow_forward
Senior Litigation Paralegal
CACI International Inc • Washington, District of Columbia
$50k-100karrow_forward
Senior Site Acquisition Specialist
Diamond Communications • New Orleans, Louisiana
Not Disclosedarrow_forward
Skills, education and keywords
Education: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree or higher in business, law, risk management, or related field preferred.
Frequently asked questions about Director of Contracts Administration at University Health KC
What does a Director of Contracts Administration at University Health KC do?expand_more
A Director of Contracts Administration at University Health KC is responsible for the following: Own the end-to-end contract lifecycle from intake through execution, renewal, and closeout; Advise stakeholders on contract structure, risk allocation, and business implications; Build and improve a modern contracts administration program with standardized templates and governance; and Leverage platforms, automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve cycle time and scalability.
What are the requirements for this Director of Contracts Administration role?expand_more
University Health KC is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree or higher in business, law, risk management, or related field preferred; and Experience managing and/or reviewing contracts in a business, healthcare, higher education, or similarly complex environment.
Where is the Director of Contracts Administration role at University Health KC located?expand_more
Director of Contracts Administration at University Health KC is based in Pandarama School, 1118, North 7th Street Trafficway, Strawberry Hill, Northeast, Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, 66101, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Director of Contracts Administration job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
University Health KC has listed this Director of Contracts Administration role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Director of Contracts Administration role?expand_more
Candidates for Director of Contracts Administration at University Health KC should have executive.
What education is required for Director of Contracts Administration at University Health KC?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree required; and Master's degree or higher in business, law, risk management, or related field preferred.
What category does the Director of Contracts Administration role belong to?expand_more
Director of Contracts Administration at University Health KC is part of the legal job category on Recrutus.