Eastern Connecticut State University (ECSU) is a public liberal arts institution characterized by an increasingly residential population, an innovative undergraduate program, and dynamic programs of professional preparation. The university serves a diverse population of approximately 5,200 full and part-time students in a rural environment east of Hartford and midway between New York City and Boston.

Associate Director for Fiscal Affairs-Acquisitions

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the University s purchasing activities, receiving and stores operations, and the fixed asset record and inventory system, as well as creating and reviewing various types of business contracts and agreements.

Administers system to secure all contractors services and all materials and supplies by bid and purchase order, and/or personal service agreements

Works with appropriate University staff in drafting RFP s, RFQ s, and lease/purchase arrangements and evaluating vendors proposals upon return by deadline

Aggressively seeks new competitive sources for all goods and services by participating in consortia arrangements with other state universities and colleges, state agencies, and other buyers to identify opportunities for cost savings

Coordinates on bidding all capital projects whether administered by the University or the State Department of Public Works to assure that sufficient lead times are maintained for designing, bidding, awarding, and construction

Supervises Receiving and Stores Section, overseeing the University s fixed asset recording and monitoring system, and administering the State Comptroller s Property Inventory Control System to complete the annual Property Inventory Reports

Makes recommendations on University purchasing and fixed asset policy and procedure

Represents the University on system-wide acquisitions committees to draft appropriate policies and procedures for the Acquisitions under the state s Flexibility Statutes

Qualifications:

Master's Degree required

Five or more years of experience in a comprehensive goods and services purchasing operation and in management of fixed asset inventories

Strong supervisory ability along with the capacity to work collaboratively with internal and external contacts

Demonstrated experience in creating and reviewing contracts, agreements, RFP s, and RFQ s

Competency with integrated information systems a plus

Qualifications may be waived for individuals with appropriate alternate experience.

For details, go to the HR Web site: http://www.easternct.edu/humanresources/admin.html

Interested candidates, please send a cover letter, resume and three current letters of recommendation to Susan Antonaros, CSU Administrative Assistant, Eastern Connecticut State University, 83 Windham Street, Willimantic, CT 06226.

The search will be open until a successful candidate is identified.

ECSU is an AA/EEO employer. Women, members of protected classes, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.