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SUNY Oneonta Director of Business Services in Oneonta, New York
Director of Business Services
Category:Management / Confidential
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Department:Business Services
Locations:Oneonta, NY
Posted:Feb 29, 2024
Type:Full-time
Position ID:173154
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Job Description:
The Division of Finance & Administration at the State University of New York at Oneonta invites applications for the position ofDirector of Business Services.Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Finance & Administration, the Director of Business Services will be a part of a collaborative team within the division charged with university financial planning and strategy development.
The Director of Business Services will lead the Business Services team in providing high-quality, customer-focused services. This role will proactively solve problems in a collaborative manner, serve as subject matter expert for all aspects of contract administration, procurement/accounts payable & travel and serve as a critical member of the Finance & Administration team partnering with colleagues across the campus to address overlapping/adjacent areas of responsibility.
The Director of Business Services will ensure compliance with NYS, SUNY and local procurement laws and policies, and interact with all levels of the University as well as SUNY System Administration, SUNY Office of General Counsel, the Office of the New York State Comptroller, and outside vendors.
To learn more about the University or Department, please visit:https://suny.oneonta.edu/orhttps://suny.oneonta.edu/division-finance-administration.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Managing all aspects of contract administration and the bid and solicitation process including: preparation and review of Requests for Proposals, Requests for Information, placing public advertisements, receiving and reviewing responses and assisting with selection and awarding, etc.
Oversight of the preparation and negotiation of clinical affiliation agreements, memorandums of agreement/understanding, affiliation agreements, revocable permits, lease agreements, revenue contracts, and other agreements needing Business Office review.
Ensure timely processing of documents related to the above to minimize potential risk to university assets.
Gathering and analyzing procurement related data for use in decision making.
Working with SUNY System Procurement and General Counsel to interpret and apply complex procurement laws, regulations, and requirements as well as those that affect overall general business operations.
Providing leadership for the Procurement and Travel Office and for the Assistant Director of Business Services area.
Identifying and developing process/procedural improvements and efficiencies.
Work directly with the Vice President and Associate Vice President for Finance and Administration to develop and review policies related to business operations.
Act as one of the University's Minority Women Owned Business Enterprises Coordinators.
Oversee, plan, respond to, and implement findings of annual procurement audits.
Salary:$90,000 - $100,000 - commensurate with experience. Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found athttps://www.suny.edu/benefits.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
Minimum of five years' experience working in procurement and/or contract administration
Minimum of three years' supervisory experience
Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communications
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business or business-related field
Supervisory experience for multiple positions or multiple offices with varying functional responsibilities
Experience working in higher education - Specifically SUNY
Experience with NYS procurement policies and procedures
Experience with the NYS Statewide Financial System (SFS), SUNY Financial Management System (FMS) and SUNY Business Intelligence (BI)
Experience working with and serving diverse populations.
Additional Information:
SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.
The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The university's indeed.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the NYS Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474- 6988 or via email atinfo@oer.ny.gov.
SUNY Oneonta values a diverse university community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity. Moreover, the University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply."At SUNY Oneonta, we believe that diversity is an asset and a source of strength that energizes our collective growth and innovation." - President Alberto Cardelle.
Application Instructions:
To apply online go to:http://oneonta.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=173154. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (required).
For other employment and regional opportunities, please visit our website at:https://suny.oneonta.edu/about-oneonta/employment.