Contract Administrator FT at Great Minds

Bakersfield, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jan, 26

Salary

60000.0

Posted On

09 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Contract Management, Attention To Detail, Communication, Collaboration, Interpersonal Skills, Record Keeping, Database Maintenance, Contract Drafting, Reporting, Problem Solving, Time Management, Customer Service, Legal Compliance, Project Management, Fast-Paced Environment, Vendor Relations

Industry

Description

Who We Are Great Minds is a high-growth, mission-driven organization founded by educators in 2007. As a for-profit, Public Benefit Corporation, we believe all students deserve access to meaningful, challenging content—and all teachers deserve tools that are intuitive, effective, and built for the realities of today’s classrooms. We develop high-quality, knowledge-rich math, science and ELA curricula grounded in research and designed in collaboration with educators. Our materials reflect real classroom needs and are built to drive lasting student outcomes. We are committed to usability, coherence, and practical implementation—supporting teachers not just through curriculum, but with professional learning, purposeful technology, and responsive service that enable strong adoption and impact. What We Build Our products—Eureka Math and Eureka Math², Wit & Wisdom, PhD Science, Geodes, and the newly launched Arts & Letters ELA—are trusted by thousands of schools and districts nationwide. Eureka Math is the most widely used math curriculum in the U.S., and is focused on balancing conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and application. Wit & Wisdom® and Arts & Letters ELA™ anchor our reading strategy with content-rich, grade-level instruction that integrates literature, history, and the arts, grounded in the science of reading. Geodes® complements our reading suite with decodable texts that pair phonics with meaningful content to support early literacy. PhD Science is a hands-on K-5 Science program that sparks curiosity as students build enduring knowledge of how the scientific world works. These programs reflect a shared belief in high expectations, joyful rigor, and deep respect for educators and students. Where We’re Headed Great Minds is entering a new stage of growth and product maturity. We are focused on building more connected, customer-informed experiences across the full educator journey—from curriculum to professional learning to platform and support. Our long-term vision is to become a true partner in impact—not just delivering curriculum, but supporting educators in achieving outcomes at scale. Job Purpose The Contracts Administrator helps the Contracts Team to effectively manage, monitor, and report contracts with various parties including suppliers, customers, contractors, and vendors of goods and services. The Contracts Administrator is responsible for preparation of contract documents, communication with contractors, maintenance of contract files, running reports, and advising business partners as to upcoming terminations, renewals, and deliverables. As part of Great Minds’ Legal team, the Contracts Administrator will work closely with internal and external customers under the direction of the Senior Contracts Manager. The Contracts Administrator will relate cooperatively and professionally with our internal team and our valuable clients to ensure delivery of objectives within deadlines. Responsibilities Prepare and route standard template agreements to vendors and contractors Provide contract summaries and assist with record cleanup and database maintenance Field contract inquiries, escalating within the legal department as needed Prepare monthly contract reporting to internal stakeholders Respond to requests for Certificates of Insurance (COI) Ensure Contract file accuracy and completeness Track/Audit “in progress” contracts, following up with customers, vendors, and other applicable parties to ensure execution Support effective implementation, including notifying, in advance, relevant parties of key dates under the contracts. Work with GM project managers to amend contracts as needed Such other related tasks as assigned Required Qualifications 3+ years' experience working with commercial contract drafting and development. Preferred experience in education or commercial vendor that engages with state and local governments. Strong attention to detail, proficient at establishing priorities and meeting deadlines, careful attention to accuracy and confidentiality. Ability to work independently while having excellent verbal and written communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills with a track record of successfully working cross-functionally. Capable of working in a fast-paced environment, with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands. Required Education Bachelor’s or equivalent business experience Status Full-time Location Remote Travel to DC 2x/year The expected base salary range for this position is $55,000-$60,000, however the offered salary may be higher or lower than the above range dependent on numerous factors including, but not limited to location, work experience, skills and internal equity considerations.. The base salary is not inclusive of benefits or other incentives. A cover letter and resume are required to be considered for this position. New employees will be required to successfully complete a background check. \n \n

Responsibilities

The Contracts Administrator is responsible for managing and reporting contracts with various parties, preparing contract documents, and advising business partners on key contract dates. They will work closely with internal and external customers to ensure objectives are met within deadlines.