Legal and Contracts Coordinator

Location: Farmingdale, NY Category: Executive/Management (MC Positions including Deans) Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Tue Oct 6 2026 Job Description:

Farmingdale State College seeks a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal and Contracts Coordinator to support the Office of Legal Affairs. This position is responsible for the review, preparation, administration, and tracking of non-procurement-related agreements for the College. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with academic and administrative departments to facilitate the timely execution of agreements while ensuring compliance with SUNY, New York State, and College policies and procedures.

In addition to managing agreements, the Legal and Contracts Coordinator will support legal operations through records management, legal research, litigation support, and implementation of technology solutions designed to improve departmental efficiency. This position serves as a key liaison between the Office of Legal Affairs and campus stakeholders and reports directly to the Legal Liaison.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist the AVP for Administration with the review, preparation, routing, execution, and tracking of all non-procurement-related agreements entered into by the College, ensuring compliance with applicable SUNY, OSC, and College requirements.

• Manage affiliation, internship, clinical placement, and other educational agreements in collaboration with academic departments.

• Develop and maintain processes, procedures, and documentation related to contract administration and agreement management.

• Serve as the administrator for the College's contract management system and lead initiatives to improve efficiency through technology and process automation.

• Support the Legal Liaison with litigation-related matters, including document collection, records retention, and litigation hold coordination.

• Serve as the College's Records Access Officer and coordinate responses to records requests and Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests.

• Support the continuous improvement of legal processes through innovative use of technology.

• Conduct research on various legal topics as requested.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include:

• Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion.

• Interest in participating in student-centered service activities.

• Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners.

Job Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's degree.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting legal, compliance, contracts, risk management, or related administrative functions.

• Strong project management, organizational, and customer service skills.

• Strong technology skills, including experience utilizing software solutions to improve operational efficiency and workflow management.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree.

• Paralegal certification.

• Experience working in complex regulatory environments.

• Experience responding to records requests, Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests, or similar public records processes.

• Experience drafting, reviewing, editing, negotiating, and coordinating contracts, agreements, and other legal or administrative documents.

• Experience in higher education.

• Experience with contract management systems.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time M/C position.

• CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: Wednesday, November 4, 2026

• SALARY: $75,000/year.

The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans.

Click here for New York State Benefits Summary (https://www.suny.edu/benefits/benefit-summaries/benefits-at-a-glance---mc-unclassified/)

Visit our Why Work at FSC (https://www.farmingdale.edu/human-resources/why-work-at-farmingdale.shtml) page to learn more about FSC and the total rewards we offer.

VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION

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Farmingdale State College's commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. At Farmingdale State College, we continue to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply.

The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or any other legally protected status.