Associate for Contract Compliance and Procurement

Details:

Posted: April 3, 2023
System Office
Level: Administrator V (SUOAF)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Closing Date: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with materials submitted by Wednesday, May 3, 2023, receiving priority consideration.

Location:

Hartford, CT area
**This position is not remote**

Anticipated Start Date:

July/August 2023

Position Summary:

Responsible for managing contracting and procurement including, negotiation, preparation and contract oversight to ensure proper controls over contracting procedures for the CSCU System.

Incumbents must possess proven ability to effectively work with a culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and student. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.)

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or certification as a paralegal required. Five (5) or more years' experience in business, purchasing and/or contract law and administration is required.

Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following:

• Demonstrated ability to develop complex and involved contracts, to assist and/or negotiate contracts with vendors and service providers.
• Experience in developing Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Knowledge of applicable State and Federal statutes and procurement best practices.
• Ability to use computer and associated software.
• Considerable oral and written communication skills.
• Considerable interpersonal skills.

Substitutions Allowed:

Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate references. Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree or other type of advanced degree.
• Knowledge of basic principles of contract law including the ability to read and understand legal documents.

Example of Job Duties:

Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer or designee the Associate for Contract Compliance and Procurement incumbent is accountable for the below position responsibilities:

• Manage contractual and procurement activities for the CSCU System. This may include the development, review and oversight of requests for proposal, personal service agreements, memoranda of agreements, and various license agreements. This also includes assisting in the development, negotiation and finalization of vendor agreements, as well as monitoring contracts for compliance with State and Federal statutes, BOR policies, the Attorney General's guidelines, internal procedures, and contract terms and conditions.
• Provide contracting and procurement support to CSCU System and collaborates with the Attorney General's Office to ensure contract compliance.
• Make recommendations for the development and implementation of contract compliance and procurement policies and procedures, to insure sound fiscal management and compliance with state statutes.
• Manage the procurement bid process for the System Office, multi-institutions, and for system wide contracts including but not limited to IT contracts, grant contracts, auxiliary service contracts, licenses, lease agreements, and student insurance contracts.
• Review specifications for suitability, completeness and consistency; solicit and reviews competitive bids including but not limited to Request for Proposal's (RFP's), Request for Quotation (RFQ's) and Request for Information (RFI's).
• Act as the liaison to the Attorney General's Office, the Department of Administrative services and other state agencies as required for procurement contracting issues.
• Maintain, develop, and coordinate communication via the intranet, for forms, shared contracts, state forms and contracting and procurement information.
• Seek competitive sources for goods and services including participation in consortia arrangements with other state agencies and the federal government.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities related to those enumerated above which do not alter the basic level of responsibilities of the position.

This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full duties and responsibilities that is stated within the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Starting Salary:

Anticipated Salary; $85,988 approximate annual plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans ; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance . You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits. Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable.

Application Instructions:

To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume.

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.

Selection Procedure:

Following the closing date, application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants who are best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Candidates who have been selected and approved to Interview will be contacted, and finalists will be recommended for further consideration by the Hiring Manager for final selection and recommendation for employment.

Background Screening:

All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CSCU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Nicholas D'Agostino Director of Equal Employment Opportunity Ndagostino@commnet.edu

CSCU IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F