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Some roles or teams may require additional in-office attendance if the essential functions of the role require it.\nTHE OPPORTUNITY\nThe Contracts Administrator plays a key administrative role within the Legal and Business Affairs function of the company. This role is responsible for drafting contracts, managing the end-to-end processing of contracts, ensuring timely execution, and maintaining contract records.\nRESPONSIBILITIES\nDraft, issue, negotiate, and process standard publishing contracts and amendments, including work for hire, reprint agreements and simple author and artist agreements.\n\nTrack the status of contracts through their lifecycle-initial request, drafting/review, negotiation, execution, and archiving\n\nEnsure contacts are moving forward efficiently and within a reasonable timeframe, and where necessary liaise with applicable business and/or legal counterparts to help resolve bottlenecks.\n\nMaintain and update contract records in our contracts management system, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal processes.\n\nLiaise with other departments (e.g., editorial, finance, manufacturing) to gather necessary information for contract creation.\n\nEnsure executed contracts are filed correctly and accessible in digital contract management/storage systems.\n\nRespond to internal inquiries regarding contract terms, status, and documentation.\n\n About Scholastic\nFor more than 100 years, Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) has been meeting children where they are - at school, at home and in their communities - by creating quality content and experiences, all beginning with literacy. 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Learn more at www.scholastic.com.\nSome benefits that we offer:\nFull suite of health and wellness benefits (including a $0 deductible Medical Plan)\n\nRetirement Savings Plan 401(k) with options for both Roth and Traditional Contributions\n\nTuition-Free programs for undergraduate and graduate degrees\n\nGenerous Parental Leave Program\n\nEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with opportunity for discounted stock at a 15% discount\n\nThank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic.\nQualifications\nHOW YOU CAN FIT (Qualifications)\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:\nProficiency in contract drafting and negotiation.\n\nStrong organizational skills and attention to detail.\n\nAbility to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.\n\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills. 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