"Director of Business Services"

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Job Description

SUNY Oneonta is hiring a Director of Business Services to join our Division of Finance & Administration. In this role, you'll enjoy the benefit of leading high-impact business operations, shaping effective procurement and contract processes, and collaborating across campus to support strategic financial planning. You'll also have the advantage of working in an environment that values professional growth, teamwork, and meaningful problem-solving, on top of enjoying the excellent benefits available to New York State employees.

As Director of Business Services, you will report to the Associate Vice President of Finance & Administration and be part of a team responsible for university financial planning and strategy development. You'll work closely with colleagues across campus and regularly partner with SUNY System Administration, the Office of General Counsel, the Office of the New York State Comptroller, and external vendors. In this role, you will serve as the University's subject matter expert in contract administration, procurement, accounts payable, and travel, ensuring compliant, efficient, and customer-focused business operations.

To learn more about the University and the department, please visit https://suny.oneonta.edu/ and https://suny.oneonta.edu/division-finance-administration.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Managing all aspects of contract administration and the bid/solicitation process, including preparing and reviewing Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), placing public advertisements, receiving and reviewing responses, and assisting with selection and award processes.
• Overseeing the preparation and negotiation of clinical affiliation agreements, memorandums of agreement/understanding, affiliation agreements, revocable permits, lease agreements, revenue contracts, and other agreements requiring Business Office review.
• Ensuring timely processing of all related documents to minimize potential risk to university assets.
• Gathering and analyzing procurement-related data to support institutional decision making.
• Collaborating with SUNY System Procurement and General Counsel to interpret and apply complex procurement laws, regulations, and requirements that affect business operations.
• Providing leadership for the Procurement and Travel Office and for the Assistant Director of Business Services.
• Identifying and developing processes and procedural improvements and efficiencies.
• Working directly with the Vice President and Associate Vice President for Finance & Administration to develop and review policies related to business operations.
• Acting as one of the University's MWBE Coordinators.
• Overseeing, planning, responding to, and implementing findings from annual procurement audits.

Salary: $96,000 - $102,000 commensurate with experience. SUNY Oneonta is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer. Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at https://www.suny.edu/benefits. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of three 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.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in business-related field.
• Supervisory experience overseeing multiple positions or multiple offices with varying functional responsibilities.
• Experience working in higher education, preferably within the SUNY system.
• Experience with New York State procurement policies and procedures.
• Experience with New York State systems, such as the 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.

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=197654. 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.