Sr Commercial Contract Specialist (Project Management)

 We Impact Lives Through Purpose-Driven Work in A People First Culture 

Ascend Learning is the connection between a powerful portfolio of brands serving students, educators, and employers with outcomes-based, data driven solutions across the lifecycle of learning. 

Our values-driven culture unifies our teams and inspires a mindset of action, innovation, and collaboration, with a relentless focus on customers. 

We're always looking for talented, passionate professionals to join us in our mission to help change lives. If this sounds like an environment where you'd thrive, read on to learn more. 

Ascend Learning leads the way in innovation and solution creation to improve outcomes and deliver results for students, educators, and healthcare workers in the ever-changing field of healthcare. We offer advanced resources that drive nursing success, empower front-line certified allied health workers, help physicians pass boards and stay current, and provide education management tools for medical education programs. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO  

As a Senior Commercial Contracts Specialist you are responsible for reviewing, revising, and maintaining contractual agreements used in the sales and services, as well as drafting and negotiation of commercial contract terms related to orders, pricing, invoicing, renewals, and payment. The Senior Commercial Contracts Specialist will also work to develop and implement contracting process improvements and serve as a mentor for other team members. 

WHERE YOU'LL WORK  

This position will work a hybrid schedule from our Leawood, KS office location preferred. Remote will be considered within the United States.      

HOW YOU'LL SPEND YOUR TIME 

• Contract Management: Efficiently manage the contract lifecycle process from drafting to execution, including reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing commercial contracts. 
• Contract Development and Negotiation: Drafting, evaluating, and negotiating contracts with customers, suppliers, and partners. This includes understanding the business case and reflecting it accurately in contract terms and conditions.
• Redline / Commercial Terms Management: Analyze and respond to redlined documents, ensuring compliance with company policies and objectives while protecting company interests. 
• Contracts Process Improvement: Identifying opportunities and developing solutions to improve contract throughput and implementing best practices. 
• Team Training: Providing training and guidance to junior staff or other departments on contract management best practices and procedures. 
• CLM Oversight: Assist with implementation and maintenance of a robust Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system to streamline processes, track contract milestones / renewal dates, and ensure compliance with deadlines and obligations.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Working closely with various stakeholders, including sales, finance, legal, and operations teams, to ensure that contracts meet the needs of all parties involved.
• Strategic Planning: Assisting in the development of strategic plans related to contracting and procurement.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED 

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, law, or a related field is required. 
• Must have 5+ years of experience in contract administration and management, or a related field. 
• Strong understanding of contract law, negotiation principles, and contract drafting. 
• Experience using customer relationship management tools such as (Salesforce or Dynamics 365) and contract lifecycle management systems preferred.  
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders.  
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with acute awareness of sales process and impact on top-line billings. 

BENEFITS 

• Flexible and generous paid time off  
• Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance  
• 401(k) employer matching program 
• Parental leave 
• Wellness resources 
• Charitable matching program 
• Hybrid work  
• On-site workout facilities (Leawood, Gilbert, Burlington) 
• Community outreach groups 
• Tuition reimbursement 

Fostering A Sense of Belonging 

We seek out and celebrate all people and perspectives and cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued and be their authentic selves. Our culture is firmly rooted in the belief that by embracing our differences and drawing on diverse perspectives, we are a stronger, more innovative, and more successful organization where employees experience a sense of belonging.  

About Ascend Learning 

As a tech-enabled services company, Ascend Learning is a national leader in developing and delivering data-driven online educational content, software, assessments, analytics, and simulations serving institutions, students and employers across healthcare, fitness and wellness, public and workplace safety, skilled trades, insurance, financial services, cybersecurity, and higher education. We're committed to accelerating the learning pathways that can move people into careers where they have the knowledge and skills to have an impact and help change lives in the communities they serve. Headquartered in Burlington, MA with additional office locations and hybrid and remote workers in cities across the U.S., Ascend Learning was recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America's 2023 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity. 

Ascend Learning, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled). No agency or search firm submissions will be accepted. Applications for U.S. based positions with Ascend Learning, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States and verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. 

 

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