Contract Administrator in Iowa City, IA

Contract Administrator Job Description

Contract administrators manage the lifecycle of contracts and agreements to ensure compliance, accuracy and operational efficiency. This role requires strong organizational, communication and analytical skills, along with a working knowledge of contract law, procurement processes and business operations.

These professionals serve as a key liaison between internal departments, external vendors and legal teams. They oversee contract execution, monitor performance and ensure that all contractual obligations are met. Their work supports risk mitigation, cost control and strategic vendor relationships.

Typical contract administrator duties:

Drafting, reviewing and managing contracts, service agreements and vendor documentation

Coordinating with legal, finance and operations teams to ensure contract terms align with company policies and regulatory requirements

Maintaining centralized records of contracts and tracking key dates, renewals and amendments

Managing relationships with external vendors and service providers to ensure contract compliance and performance

Assisting with budget planning and reporting on contract-related expenditures and operational metrics

Identifying and resolving discrepancies or risks in contract terms and conditions

Supporting audits and internal reviews by providing documentation and contract summaries

Implementing process improvements and leveraging contract management software to streamline workflows

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Salary for Contract Administrator in Iowa City, IA

59780 - 88200

Low

59780

The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.

Mid

70805

The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.

High

88200

The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.

Projected salaries for related positions

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81095

101430

122010

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67620

84770

104125

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Our starting salary projections come from a rigorous, multistep process so that our numbers accurately reflect the marketplace. They are based on actual compensation for professionals Robert Half has matched with employers across the country and third-party job posting data from Textkernel that we use to independently validate the salary levels.

Starting compensation—pay for someone new to a role—can vary significantly based on a candidate’s skills, experience and certifications, as well as other factors including industry, company size and revenue, and demand for the role. To reflect this variability, we report our salary data in three levels: low, mid and high.