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Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.
Job Summary
Serves as the expert contract negotiator to support complex procurement sourcing events and contract activities while providing analysis, guidance, leadership, and negotiation support. Manages a variety of procurement, administrative duties and contracts administration. Builds and maintains relationships and effective channels of communication with internal and external customers.
- Manages the negotiation of business terms for procurement contracts, contract amendments, renewals, extensions; preparing such contract amendments, renewals, extensions from a library of templates made available by the Office of the General Counsel and providing all the necessary documents to the Office of the General Counsel for final contract negotiations, drafting and review.
- Assists in the development and implementation of contracting strategy, policy, and process improvement initiatives.
- Oversees the administration of contracts, review contract submissions, including red-lines within documents and route to the appropriate contract review queue, if needed.
- Oversees performance of risk assessments to ensure risk and contract issues are appropriately identified and addressed in a timely manner and, under the supervision and direction of appropriate stakeholders, offer approaches to mitigate risks. Advises on best practice, including Uniform Commercial Code and other legal opinions that may affect legal documents from PO terms and conditions to contract close-out documents.
- Consults and works with Office of General Counsel with respect to compliance with applicable law, University policies and procedures, and with respect to the legal review and approval by Office of General Counsel of legal documents and agreements.
- Participates in competitive sourcing events by reviewing specifications to be included in solicitation documents where applicable. Provides advise on claims or complaints occurring in the performance of contracts as needed.
- Provides guidance and training on contracts, negotiations, and sourcing to develop and support Procurement Services and the FIU contracting community.
- Manages the Public Records Request (PRR) process to include acknowledging receipt of PRR, distribution of PRR to the appropriate Category team and working under guidance and direction of the Office of the General Counsel to provide responsive records to the requester.
- Develops and manages the procurement contracts Records Retention, Contract Renewals and Extensions logs.
- Prepares contract briefs and revisions summarizing contractual requirements. Provides contract summaries and ensures contract executions in accordance with University policy.
- Assist with maintaining detailed and organized audit files for each contract in the Total Contract Management (TCM) system as a result of a sourcing event, which will include original contract, all correspondence, changes/deviations, amendments, clarifications, payment schedules.
- Prepares and disseminates information regarding contract status and facilitates contractor meetings as needed. Ensures that contractors follow federal, state, local laws and regulations, University policies and procedures.
- Performs closing activities as needed. Assist with special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and 6 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree and 4 years of experience.
Departmental Requirements
Prior experience working with contracts.
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced degree or specialized certification in a relevant field (Business Degree, Certified Paralegal etc.)
- Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)
- Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM)
Job Category
Administrative
Advertised Salary
$65,475 - $75,000
Work Schedule
Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM
Working Condition(s)
Required to spend 50% or more of time operating a computer.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Expanded Background Check
How To Apply Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
How To Apply Current Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
Disclosures Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.
To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email ocr@fiu.edu.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at 305-348-2785 or accommodations@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to OCR at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.
About FIU
Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.
Job Summary
Serves as the expert contract negotiator to support complex procurement sourcing events and contract activities while providing analysis, guidance, leadership, and negotiation support. Manages a variety of procurement, administrative duties and contracts administration. Builds and maintains relationships and effective channels of communication with internal and external customers.
- Manages the negotiation of business terms for procurement contracts, contract amendments, renewals, extensions; preparing such contract amendments, renewals, extensions from a library of templates made available by the Office of the General Counsel and providing all the necessary documents to the Office of the General Counsel for final contract negotiations, drafting and review.
- Assists in the development and implementation of contracting strategy, policy, and process improvement initiatives.
- Oversees the administration of contracts, review contract submissions, including red-lines within documents and route to the appropriate contract review queue, if needed.
- Oversees performance of risk assessments to ensure risk and contract issues are appropriately identified and addressed in a timely manner and, under the supervision and direction of appropriate stakeholders, offer approaches to mitigate risks. Advises on best practice, including Uniform Commercial Code and other legal opinions that may affect legal documents from PO terms and conditions to contract close-out documents.
- Consults and works with Office of General Counsel with respect to compliance with applicable law, University policies and procedures, and with respect to the legal review and approval by Office of General Counsel of legal documents and agreements.
- Participates in competitive sourcing events by reviewing specifications to be included in solicitation documents where applicable. Provides advise on claims or complaints occurring in the performance of contracts as needed.
- Provides guidance and training on contracts, negotiations, and sourcing to develop and support Procurement Services and the FIU contracting community.
- Manages the Public Records Request (PRR) process to include acknowledging receipt of PRR, distribution of PRR to the appropriate Category team and working under guidance and direction of the Office of the General Counsel to provide responsive records to the requester.
- Develops and manages the procurement contracts Records Retention, Contract Renewals and Extensions logs.
- Prepares contract briefs and revisions summarizing contractual requirements. Provides contract summaries and ensures contract executions in accordance with University policy.
- Assist with maintaining detailed and organized audit files for each contract in the Total Contract Management (TCM) system as a result of a sourcing event, which will include original contract, all correspondence, changes/deviations, amendments, clarifications, payment schedules.
- Prepares and disseminates information regarding contract status and facilitates contractor meetings as needed. Ensures that contractors follow federal, state, local laws and regulations, University policies and procedures.
- Performs closing activities as needed. Assist with special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and 6 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree and 4 years of experience.
Departmental Requirements
Prior experience working with contracts.
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced degree or specialized certification in a relevant field (Business Degree, Certified Paralegal etc.)
- Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)
- Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM)
Job Category
Administrative
Advertised Salary
$65,475 - $75,000
Work Schedule
Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM
Working Condition(s)
Required to spend 50% or more of time operating a computer.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Expanded Background Check
How To Apply Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
How To Apply Current Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
Disclosures Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.
To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email ocr@fiu.edu.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at 305-348-2785 or accommodations@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to OCR at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Contract Nurse RN
Credential your nursing license before applying
CGFNS credential evaluation and NCLEX passage are prerequisites that PERM-sponsoring employers verify before initiating the labor certification. Get both completed early so your application isn't stalled while credentials clear.
Target acute care hospitals over staffing agencies
Direct-hire hospital roles carry a stronger PERM track record than contract staffing placements, since the employer must demonstrate a permanent, full-time position to DOL. Agency contracts often don't meet that requirement.
Search for sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate lets you filter Contract Nurse RN jobs by employers with active green card sponsorship history, saving you from applying to facilities that only offer H-1B visa or no sponsorship at all.
Verify the employer's E-Verify enrollment status
PERM-sponsoring healthcare employers must be E-Verify compliant before USCIS will approve your I-140 petition. Confirm enrollment upfront so a missing compliance step doesn't delay your green card filing by months.
Clarify specialty and shift language in your job offer
DOL scrutinizes whether the PERM job description matches your actual duties. If your offer says ICU but you rotate through med-surg, the labor certification can be challenged during audit. Nail down the exact role definition before filing.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your prevailing wage tier
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your nursing specialty and geographic location. Pulling the OFLC Wage Search data for your target metro before negotiating your offer helps ensure compliance from day one.
Green Card Contract Nurse RN: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Contract Nurse RN role qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Contract Nurse RN positions typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, provided the employer can demonstrate a permanent, full-time opening through the PERM labor certification process. The employer files with DOL first, then submits the I-140 immigrant petition to USCIS after certification is granted.
How does EB-3 green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for nurses?
H-1B sponsorship is temporary, subject to an annual lottery cap, and requires specialty occupation status, which nursing sometimes struggles to satisfy at the bedside RN level. EB-3 green card sponsorship is permanent, has no annual lottery, and is designed precisely for skilled workers like RNs. The timeline is longer, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency.
How long does the PERM green card process take for a Contract Nurse RN?
The full process from PERM filing to green card approval typically runs two to four years for most countries, though nationals from India and China face significantly longer waits due to priority date backlogs. The PERM stage alone can take 12 to 18 months if DOL selects the application for audit review.
What credentials do I need before a U.S. hospital will start PERM sponsorship?
Most sponsoring hospitals require you to hold an active U.S. RN license in the state where you'll work, pass the NCLEX, and complete a CGFNS credential evaluation. Some employers also require English language test scores such as IELTS or TOEFL before initiating PERM. Having these documents ready speeds up the employer's decision to begin filing.
How do I find Contract Nurse RN jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically to surface jobs with employment-based green card sponsorship. You can filter by role and sponsorship type so you're only seeing employers already set up to run the PERM process, rather than facilities that offer temporary work authorization only. That distinction saves significant time during your job search.