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| Company: | Broward College, FL | ||
| Job Title: | JDHuntr - Director, Contracts $70K–$80K |
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| Job Category: | Director of Contracts / Contracts [ View All Director of Contracts Jobs ] | ||
| Job Reference: | 89010 | ||
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| Under limited direction, the Director, Contracts supports the institution's contract management, ensuring agreements align with institutional objectives, applicable laws, and risk management standards. The position supports the General Counsel and Associate General Counsel on governance, regulatory compliance, and organizational initiatives while promoting efficient, consistent, and legally sound contracting practices across the institution. Director, Contracts REQ-000048707 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Job Type: Full time Essential Functions: Contract Review & Negotiation: Review, redline, and negotiate a wide variety of vendor agreements, including software licenses, leases, service agreements, and institutional contracts. Compliance: Review and analyze contracts and operations to ensure strict compliance to Florida public records laws, Florida Sunshine Law, sovereign immunity limitations, and other state and federal requirements. Process Optimization: Create, update, and maintain a library of standardized contract templates, playbooks, and processes. Higher Education & Legal Research: Conduct legal research on higher education law, student privacy, civil rights compliance, and evolving Florida statutes impacting state colleges. Executive Support: Directly assist the Broward College GC and AGC with policy drafting, governance projects, litigation support, and other matters on a case-by-case basis. Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in related legal field; Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school is preferred. Minimum Experience: Six years of related experience with one to two years of dedicated legal experience, with an emphasis on contract drafting, due diligence, and commercial transactions. Prior experience working within higher education or a public agency is strongly preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Requires an individual with the desire to be the best in the world at their craft and a commitment to integrity. Models inclusive excellence through specific actions that support the College’s mission in the recruitment, hiring, and retention of talented and diverse faculty and staff. Extensive functional knowledge and expertise in all aspects of own and related areas of the College, and pertinent interdependencies. General understanding of the external environment and how it affects academia in general and Broward College in particular, including political, legal, environmental, educational, financial and social influences. Strong knowledge of College structure, policies and practices, and the impact on own area Strong supervisory and team building skills. Ability to partner with others across the College and externally to exchange information, collaborate on projects, share resources, etc. Ability to influence others of the benefits/importance of an idea or plan of action and to gain their support or commitment. Strong negotiation skills and ability to reach mutual points of agreement and benefit among peers and colleagues. Our Culture – At Broward College, our leaders embody a culture of competence, care, character, composure, and courage. We prioritize serving each other and our students through high-quality guidance, mutual respect, resilience, and fair, thoughtful decision-making, all while upholding the values of integrity, transparency, and honesty. Broward College offers an exceptional benefits package, including, but not limited to: Affordable High Quality Healthcare Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Options – Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or the FRS Investment Plan Wellness Program Vacation/Paid Time Off Winter and Spring Break Off Paid Parental Leave Tuition Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement are available to employees and family members Special Instructions to Applicant: For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire. An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process and must be attached to the online application. If unable to attach the documentation, please email document to jobs@broward.edu or fax to 954-201-7612, stating clearly the position name(s) and position number(s) the transcript is to be attached to. Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline. All required documentation must be received on or before the job posting end date. Broward College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from eligible veterans and spouses of veterans, underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other legally protected classification. For inquiries regarding Title IX and the college’s non-discrimination policies, contact the Vice President for Talent and Culture at 954-201-7449, Broward College, 6400 NW 6th Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact the Talent and Culture Department at nanders1@broward.edu. Director, Contracts $70,000–$80,000 Broward College 89010 |
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| Company: | Broward College | ||
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| Employment type: | Full Time | ||
| Salary: | $70,000–$80,000 | ||
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| Degree: | JD | ||
| Experience (year): | Unspecified | ||
| Job Location: | Fort Lauderdale, FL USA | ||
| Zip/Postal Code: | 33301 | ||
| Post Date: | 08/21/2026 | ||
| More Details: | Click here to read more about this job. | ||
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