JOB SUMMARY The University of Connecticut seeks to hire a Contract Specialist 1 to support the Procurement Contracting & Compliance team. Under the general direction of the University Director of Procurement Contracting & Compliance and/or the Senior Contract Specialist, this role will utilize existing policies, procedures, and statutes, to draft and negotiate terms and conditions for the University’s information technology and telecommunications-related contracts, including but not limited to contracts for IT hardware, software, maintenance/support, and consulting services. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Drafts and negotiates IT contract language (e.g., contracts for the purchase or licensing of computer hardware, software, SaaS, clou