Category:: Professional
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Department:: Purchasing - 03017
Locations:: Albany, NY
Posted:: Jan 22, 2025
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: WF240212
Position ID:: 184884
About University at Albany:
Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at Albany's broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research, and public service engages a diverse student body of more than 17,000 students in nine schools and colleges across three campuses.
Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City, and the Adirondacks.
Job Description:
The University at Albany's Office of Procurement Services is seeking an enthusiastic Compliance Coordinator to make a real impact and help us build a more inclusive future.
The Compliance Coordinator will drive supplier diversity and actively champion the cause to take affirmative action to ensure that Minority, Women Business Enterprises (MWBE) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOB), certified by New York State, are given the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to provide the University with goods and services at competitive prices. The Compliance Coordinator will ensure and maintain compliance for procurement activities in line with Executive Law Article 15-A and Executive Law Article 17-B, focusing on securing adequate participation in projects.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Oversee University compliance with Executive Law Articles 15-A (MWBE) and 17-B (SDVOB) with respect to University at Albany's procurement activities by ensuring that the applicable Articles, New York State procurement rules and SUNY procurement policies and procedures are adhered. Oversight includes providing guidance to University Purchasing Associates and the University community including procurement document review.
- Establish contractual MWBE and SDVOB goals, utilizing B2Gnow business diversity software, perform outreach efforts and request full or partial waiver requests.
- Act as the primary campus liaison between the University, SUNY System Administration, Prime Contractors and MWBE's / SDVOB's with respect to 15-A and 17-B compliance requirements.
- Monitor and assist Prime Contractors to ensure that MWBE and SDVOB utilization is obtained throughout the entire procurement process (contract award through contract conclusion).
- Manage and administer the MWBE and SDVOB compliance database (B2G) by ensuring tasks are completed accurately and promptly.
- Compile data and campus reports related to the MWBE/SDVOB program such as MWBE and SDVOB utilization, waiver requests/approvals, etc.
- Maintain and update Procurement Services Website.
- Collaborate in various procurement activities and reporting initiatives.
- Other reasonable duties as assigned
Functional and Supervisory Relationships:
- Reports to Associate Director of Procurement Services
Job Requirements:
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills
- Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop and equitable relationships within a diverse work population/campus community.
- Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion and belonging relative to their role.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization
- Professional experience in an office environment
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite
- Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community
- Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in a higher education environment
- Familiarity with New York State MWBE and SDVOB program
- Experience in Procurement, Supplier Diversity, or related field
Additional Information:
Professional Rank and Salary Grade: Purchase Assistant, SL-3, $60,000-$63,000
Special Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.
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Application Instructions:
Applicants MUST submit the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover letter stating all the required minimum qualifications and any of the applicable preferred qualifications
- List of 3 professional references with e-mail addresses and telephone numbers
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A review of applications will start on March 10, 2025 and the search will remain open until the position is filled.
