Senior Contract Administrator

University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play. The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more. Posted Job Title Senior Contract Administrator Job Profile Title Contract Administrator Senior Job Description Summary OGC seeks a full-time Senior Contract Administrator to provide expertise in all aspects of the contract lifecycle across a wide range of contractual agreements. Job Description About OGC The Office of General Counsel (OGC) represents the University of Pennsylvania and Penn Medicine in a wide range of legal matters. The Office supports the mission of the University and Penn Medicine by handling all legal matters generated by the activities of the institution, including operating units and subsidiaries that comprise the University and its Health System, as well as the schools, centers, and departments.. The Office provides legal advice and counsel across the institution, represents the institution in transactions and proceedings, and initiates action to protect the institution, and manage risks. Background This role provides comprehensive contract administration and transactional support for Penn Medicine and its affiliated entities, working closely with legal counsel, contract administrators, and institutional stakeholders to facilitate the review, drafting, execution, and management of a wide range of contractual agreements. The position serves as a key resource in maintaining contract compliance, supporting regulatory and corporate governance activities, coordinating documentation and due diligence efforts, and ensuring the effective operation of centralized contract management systems primarily for the Health System. Through collaboration with internal clients, outside counsel, and administrative partners, the role helps advance organizational objectives while supporting complex legal, operational, and strategic initiatives across the Health System, Perelman School of Medicine, and School of Nursing. Job Responsibilities Assists counsel and contract administrators in the internal and external review, and drafting of contracts for the University of Pennsylvania Health System/Penn Medicine and in other transactional matters. Performs detailed contract review, drafting, and administration in accordance with Health System administrative and Office of the General Counsel objectives with emphasis on, various agreements for receipt and provision of services, and equipment, consulting and staffing agreements and professional services, educational affiliations, graduate medical education , governmental and commercial contracts, information systems, amendments, and other transactional matters. Reviews and abstracts contractual provisions, either dir…

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