Contract Specialist

Job overview

The Contract Specialist role is hybrid in Tampa, FL, with compensation of $39,228–$53,081 per year. Hillsborough County School Readiness works with childcare providers and the early learning community through School Readiness and Voluntary Prekindergarten programs. The specialist manages provider contracting and monitoring processes, helping ensure contracts and provider records meet program requirements. The role serves as a liaison to providers and supports accurate documentation, compliance, and access to program resources.

What you'll do

• Manage provider contracts from application through execution
• coordinate VPK and School Readiness requirements
• review provider profiles and provide technical assistance
• assist with monitoring
• process provider changes and annual contracts
• identify missing or inaccurate documentation
• maintain records of communications and contract status
• explain requirements and support DEL Portal use.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

contract specialist

tampa fl

hillsborough county school readiness

hybrid

$39,228–$53,081/year

provider contracts

school readiness

voluntary prekindergarten

childcare providers

contract compliance

county travel

del portal

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Hybrid work with regular travel throughout Hillsborough County for provider visits, meetings, training, and community events. Child Care Resource and Referral certification is required within the first 90 days.

About the employer

Hillsborough County School Readiness is hiring for this role. Industry: Administration of Education Programs. Sector: 92.