Contract Administrator

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Work Tasks

• Oversee activities needed to make big purchases or sales for companies
• Write descriptions, make bids, and do other paperwork
• Set up contracts and make sure the contracts are carried out correctly
• Work in offices for services industries, such as management, business, social, and health organizations
• Work with company equipment, materials, products, services, contracts, bids, specifications, test reports, progress reports, computers, and documents

Salary, Size & Growth

• $64,500 average per year ($31.00 per hour)
• A medium occupation (65,200 workers in 2010)
• Expected to grow slowly (0.2% per year)

Education/Training

• Minimum for Entry: A 2-year degree and experience
• Employers Prefer: A 4-year degree in business, human resources, or finance
• Skills/Courses: College courses include office technology, accounting, business math, computer applications, human resources, and business law.
• Certification/Licensing: Certification is available.