Associate Director of Public Bidding and Compliance, Office of University Procurement and Busin[...]

Position Overview Office of University Procurement and Business Services Associate Director of Public Bidding and Compliance. Under the supervision of the Director of Strategic Procurement and Business Operations, the Associate Director is responsible for assisting with the planning and management of the university’s purchasing program at all campus locations. The role develops policies and procedures to establish and maintain legal compliance, financial accountability and physical control while ensuring a customer-service centered approach when providing services to university users, outside vendors, agencies and the public. Responsibilities Assist with planning and management of purchasing program activities at all campus locations. Develop and maintain policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance, financial accountability and physical control. Provide customer-service centered approach to university users, outside vendors, agencies and the public. Oversee bidding oversight, solicitation development, contract administration and compliance. Manage day-to-day operations including contract preparation, control, monitoring, amendment and evaluation. Manage office support functions and perform related tasks as required. Act on behalf of the Director in their absence and provide direct managerial support for all procurement operations. Travel and work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends. Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor’s degree and at least three years of professional experience in a higher-education institution or similar environment performing procurement functions or supporting/managing business operations. A master’s degree and experience managing bidding processes, contract administration and related compliance is preferred. Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work collaboratively with the Kean community and external vendors. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Compensation Annual salary range: $100,000 to $110,000. Benefits Comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, a retirement plan and benefits for work-life balance. Legal and EEO Statements Kean University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer. Kean University participates in E-Verify. Kean University complies with the New Jersey First Act (Senate Bill No. 1730, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). #J-18808-Ljbffr Kean University