Especialista em Contratos

Your future role at a glance  Location:  Wichita, KS Facility: Via Christi Bayley Department:  Administration Schedule: Full-time | Day shift   Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University. Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Benefits that help you thrive • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays • Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning • Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more How you’ll make an impact in this role • Lead & Direct: Facilitate the comprehensive legal review, negotiation, and ultimate resolution of organizational contracts. • Evaluate & Refine: Review proposed contracts to ensure all terms and conditions are robust, acceptable, and protect the organization's interests. • Collaborate as a Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for contracting principals, internal departments, and external parties to ensure seamless compliance and swift issue resolution. • Standardize & Innovate: Utilize approved model templates to efficiently develop contracts, and actively design new, optimized templates for leadership approval. • Manage Data: Oversee the integrity of our contract database, ensuring all critical contract data is accurately updated and maintained. What minimum requirements you’ll need Education: • High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. What additional preferences we're seeking • Core Experience: Background in contract management, with a preference for 3 or more years of hands-on experience. • Education/Certification: A Paralegal certificate or background is a strong plus. • Technical Savvy: Familiarity with contract databases and daily proficiency in Google Suite, Adobe, and DocuSign is highly preferred. Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.