Job Information
Colorado State University Contracts and Agreements Manager in Fort Collins, Colorado
Posting Detail Information
Working TitleContracts and Agreements Manager
Position LocationFort Collins, CO
Work LocationPosition is fully remote
Research Professional PositionNo
Posting Number202401148AP
Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification TitleProf/Indiv Contrib II
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week40
Proposed Annual Salary Range$80,000 - $85,000
Employee Benefits
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Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on07/22/2024
Description of Work Unit
Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.
The purpose of the work unit is to provide leadership and direction, and administration that directly contribute to achieving the agency’s mission of “the stewardship of Colorado’s diverse forest environments for the benefit of present and future generations”. The CSFS Administration Division coordinates the financial and budget, contracting, human resources and IT processes for the agency. The Administrative Division consists of the Associate Director of Administration, Finance Manager, Contracts and Agreements Manager, Human Resources Manager, IT Client Services Manager, and associated administrative and specialist support.
Position Summary
The Contracts and Agreements Manager is responsible for providing leadership, oversight, training, coordination and administration of the Colorado State Forest Service ( CSFS ) contracting and agreements processes and procedures. The Contracts and Agreements Manager is the main contact with Procurement Serives, Contracting Services, Risk Management, and Legal Services concerning contracts and agreements. The Contracts and Agreements Manager reports to the Associate Director of Administration for the CSFS .
The Manager is a member of the CSFS Management Team. The Management Team coordinates work effort across all program areas for efficiency, effectiveness and cohesiveness of program delivery and outcomes. The Management Team’s role is to allocate and manage resources to ensure agency goals and objectives are achieved on time and within budget, address operational and program issues, and ensure that policies and practices are implemented consistently. The Management Team carries out agency priorities established by the Leadership Team.
Required Job Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Liberal Arts, Communications, Forestry/Natural Resources or other related degree.
Minimum of three years professional experience managing a contracts and agreements process
Preferred Job Qualifications
Demonstrated experience in contracts and agreement development and administration.
Established experience with training staff on contractual processes.
Exhibited experience in supervising and managing people including performance management and appraisal.
Demonstrated experience working with surety bonds associated with contracts.
Demonstrated experience writing training manuals and preparing training materials for contracting processes.
Proficient with the general Microsoft Suite of software products.
Demonstrated experience with participation on teams, committees and other special assignments.
Strong organizational, multitasking, planning, and prioritizing skills.
Experience with and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and advance outcomes with internal staff and external partners, cooperators, and teams.
Demonstrated excellent customer service ethic and professionalism.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and at a high level of proficiency.
Project Manager Professional ( PMP ) Certification
Diversity Statement
Demonstrated knowledge of, and relevant ability with, culturally diverse communities among potential target and constituent populations.
Essential Duties
Job Duty CategoryContracts and Agreements Management
Duty/Responsibility
Independently formulates, negotiates, and signs off on the final draft of CSFS contracts. Once this position gives the final stamp of approval, the Deputy Director approves, and the contract goes to CSU procurement and contracting. While the Deputy Director is an approval point, they completely rely on the expertise of this position when it comes to final product (contract). The decisions that go into the process from formulation to execution are left to the discretion of this position. These contracts bind the department significantly.
Develop and administer contract and agreement processes and protocols for the CSFS .
Develop and maintain CSFS contract and agreement policy manual.
Develop and maintain relationship with CSU Procurement, Contracts, Risk Management, and Legal Services to facilitate contract and agreement efficiencies.
Serve as the point of contact between CSU Procurement Services, Contracts, Legal, Risk Management and CSFS staff.
Provide guidance and advise CSFS staff in the preparation of insurance waiver requests, scopes of work, site visit documents, contracting documents, contract amendment and agreements.
Develop and provide contracts and agreements training to CSFS staff.
Ensure CSFS have ready access to the latest contract and agreement forms and templates.
Develop tracking process for contracts and agreements to ensure the review, submittal and approval processes are monitored.
Review CSFS contracts and agreements for accuracy.
Send solicitations to forestry vendors, collect bids from the vendors, create tab sheets and work with staff to select vendors from CSU / CSFS Qualified Vendor List and other contracting processes.
Provide guidance and oversee foresters’ preparation of documents for Rocky Mountain E-bid solicitations.
Ensure that CSFS receives any bonds and damage deposits associated with contracts. Assist staff with determining what types and amounts of bonds and damage deposits are required for various projects.
Percentage Of Time80%
Job Duty CategoryManagement Team
Duty/Responsibility
The Manager serves as a member of the CSFS Management Team guiding and coordinating work efforts across all program areas to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and cohesiveness of program delivery.
The Management Team works on problem solving, budgeting, operating procedures, work planning, and other management issues, making recommendations for prioritizing and allocating resources.
Percentage Of Time10
Job Duty CategorySupervision – Permanent and Temporary employees
Duty/Responsibility
Lead and work with teams that possess diverse skills, duties and varying levels of professional experience.
Insure regular communications with employees.
Develop and monitor employee ongoing performance.
Create employee development plans.
Insure the day-to-day safety of employees.
Percentage Of Time10
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
Interested applicants must submit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with identified required and preferred qualifications of the position, a current resume, and the names, e mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.
This position will primarily be remote; however, candidates must be available on-site in Fort Collins as needed, as well as for site visits, meetings, trainings, etc., across various Colorado locations.
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search ContactMartha Perrotin, Martha.Perrotin@colostate.edu, 970-988-9817
EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu.
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
References Requested
References Requested
Minimum Requested3
Maximum Requested3
Supplemental Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Resume
Optional Documents