Assistant Contract Administrator

Assistant Contract Administrator

Location: Newark, NJ | Hybrid, 3 days onsite

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM

Pay Rate: $40- $45/hour, based on experience

Assignment Length: Approximately 4 months

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Contract Administrator to support a procurement and contract administration team for an approximately four-month assignment. This position will assist with the preparation, review, tracking, and maintenance of contracts and related documentation while helping ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely completion throughout the contract lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will bring 3–5 years of experience in contract administration, procurement, or a related area , along with strong organizational skills and hands-on experience working with Workday or a similar contract management system .

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, review, and processing of contracts, amendments, purchase orders, and related agreements.
• Maintain accurate and organized contract files and supporting documentation.
• Enter, update, and manage contract information within Workday Strategic Sourcing (WSS) .
• Track key contract milestones, renewals, amendments, insurance requirements, and compliance obligations.
• Review contracts and supporting documentation for completeness, accuracy, and required information.
• Coordinate contract approvals and documentation with internal departments and external vendors.
• Prepare and maintain contract status reports and related tracking documentation.
• Identify and escalate discrepancies, potential risks, missing information, or documentation issues.
• Support internal and external audits by gathering and providing requested contract documentation.
• Assist with special projects and additional contract administration duties as needed.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in contract administration, procurement, contract management, or a related function.
• Experience reviewing and processing contracts, amendments, purchase orders, and related agreements.
• Strong understanding of contract administration processes, documentation, and recordkeeping.
• Experience using Workday or a comparable contract management/contract lifecycle management system .
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies and maintain accurate records.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook .

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Workday Strategic Sourcing (WSS) .
• Previous experience within higher education or the public sector .
• Knowledge of procurement regulations and contract compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and follow-through skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plans (medical, dental, and vision)

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