Application Deadline: position open until filled

Salary: $65,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year

This is a full time position.

Duties

The Compliance Contract Administrator is responsible for providing contract-related oversight by serving as an organizational resource for content and processing of contracts and amendments and administrator of the contract management system. Provides content review, assists staff with issues and problems, tracks the process, and ensures completion of each contract in a timely, accurate manner. Support Wilder staff in responding to legal requests for information, including review and guidance related to legal processes, such as subpoenas, and other legal and/or regulatory requirements. Develop and maintain sensitivity to employee diversity in the workplace. Behave in ways that demonstrate respectful treatment of other employees and clients. Develop cultural competence related to the services provided.

Contract Administration (65%) – Serve as point of contact for Wilder foundation contract requirements, which may include:

• Assist with contract templates, challenging negotiations, provide technical expertise, review and drafting of language and engage with outside counsel on behalf of Wilder.
• Review and approve draft contracts. Verify that all required aspects of the contract are completed and accurate according to specifications and to contract requirements.
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with contract requirements
• Educate authorized signer(s) on conditions/terms of a contract, associated risk and strategic/mission alignment.
• Serve as administrator and primary point of contact for the enterprise-wide contract management system.
• Provide contract management software training to users.

Compliance Tasks (35%) – Assist Director of Compliance in tasks such as:

• Organizational activities
• Audits or other broad organization-wide efforts
• Review and response to subpoenas and other legal documents
• Policy and procedure review/revision
• Prepare and conduct training sessions related to contracts, compliance, privacy, or other legal related topics
• Other Compliance related tasks

The Compliance Contract Administrator may also:

• Serve on committees as assigned
• Assist with projects as assigned
• Handle all matters with sensitivity and maintain strict confidentiality of all work material and activities
• Interface directly with Wilder employees and serve as a resource for contract and legal questions

When you work at Wilder, you will join a team of passionate individuals who are committed to the Wilder mission and are dedicated to seeing possibilities and creating smart solutions. We have a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and you’ll be part of an open, interconnected and inclusive workplace where our diverse identities, cultures, experiences, and skills contribute to our vision of people, families and communities thriving in Saint Paul and beyond.

Wilder's workplace diversity strengthens our mission and contributes to our vision of individuals and families thriving in St. Paul and beyond. We offer a dynamic Total Rewards package, which includes competitive compensation and benefits - health, dental, employer-matched 401(k), PTO, paid family, medical and caregiver leave, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and employee wellness programs.

In addition, you will have access to professional development opportunities, which includes annual development funds, tuition discounts, career development and training opportunities. You will also have access to Wilder's inclusion, diversity, equity (WIDE) council, employee resource groups, and other DEI development opportunities available to all employees. Eligible federal loans may also qualify for deferment through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Job Qualifications

• Legal or Paralegal experience strongly preferred.
• High school degree with 4-6 years of procurement and/or administration of contracts, grants, loans, or similar agreements, or
• Associate degree with 4 years of procurement and/or administration of contracts, grants, loans, or similar agreements, or
• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of procurement and/or administration of contracts, grants, loans, or similar agreements.
• Demonstrated ability to implement research methods, techniques, information sourcing and/or sources of information.

About Wilder

The Amherst H. Wilder Foundation is a nonprofit community organization that creates lasting, positive change rooted in people through direct services, research and community building. We combine knowledge, compassion and action to improve lives today and for generations to come. https://www.wilder.org/

Online Application Information

Our application system works best using Chrome and attaching documents in PDF or Word format. Postings close at midnight Eastern Standard Time.

There are four sections to the application process, please follow these instructions carefully:

• Contact information. Be sure to fill out all of the required fields (marked with a red *).
• Verification of email address. Enter the code sent to your email address.
• Enter Address
• Resume and cover letter section. First upload your resume in the resume section then upload your cover letter (required for this position) and any other required documents mentioned in the job posting in the second upload area.
• Questions. Answer “How did you hear about this job/posting?” question and other questions if applicable.
• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Questions (EEO). We are required to ask these questions, using this wording, to meet federal guidelines. If you prefer not to answer any questions you can skip them but you must check the box labeled “I have read the above invitation to self-identify as an individual with a disability”
• Review and Edit. Here you can review and edit sections as necessary.
• Attestation. Read statement, check the box and enter your name. Then click submit.
• Optional profile. At this time Wilder is not reviewing this profile information. Click on “Return to Career Center” at the bottom of the page.

Job offers will be contingent on the successful applicant‘s proof of authorization to work in the United States and the results of a background check related to the job requirements.

Wilder is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of the Amherst H Wilder foundation to provide an equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.