Assistant Director of SUNY Procurement Development and Engagement

About the role

The Assistant Director of SUNY Procurement Development and Engagement supports the Director for SUNY Procurement Learning and Development within SUNY's Office of System-wide Procurement and System Collaborations. They report directly to the Director of SUNY procurement Learning and Development.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the successful strategic direction of the Chancellor and SUNY Board of Trustees in the area of excellence in system-wide procurement
• Sustaining the development and execution of procurement training programs, workshops, and professional development initiatives
• Supporting organizational change management through stakeholder outreach initiatives and engagement
• Translating complex procurement policies, procedures, and initiatives into clear and accessible language for diverse campus audiences
• Developing and maintaining supporting digital resources including Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), guides, toolkits, promotional materials, web content, procurement opportunities, and informational content
• Supporting the development of digital engagement strategies to improve awareness and participation in procurement initiatives and training opportunities
• Supporting the development of procurement training programs, including but not limited to webinars, conferences, and system-wide convenings
• Serving as a liaison to campus procurement officers and stakeholders to facilitate understanding and engagement

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, journalism, English, or related field
• 10 Years experience with demonstrated success in large or complex organizations. A bachelor's degree may count as four years' experience
• Exceptional writing, editing, and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex subject matter for diverse audiences
• Three diverse writing samples must be submitted
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders across a large, decentralized organization
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Master's degree in business administration, journalism, English, or related field preferred
• Experience in higher education, healthcare, public sector, or government communications preferred
• Familiarity with SUNY system operations, campus structure, and New York-centric State / local government preferred
• Experience in building and executing efficient training functions or teams preferred
• Experience supporting transformation initiatives, including new operating models or system-wide process changes preferred
• Proficiency with digital content management systems and multimedia content development preferred

Qualifications

• Current authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• Salary range: $80,000 - $95,000 annually
• Excellent Benefit Package including: NYS health insurance, free dental and vision coverage, competitive retirement options, tuition assistance, parental leave at full pay, and generous vacation, sick, and holiday time
• Generous amount of time off: 13 days of paid holidays per year; 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick time accrued for the first year of employment. Then increases thereafter

Benefits

• Retirement: The choice between a fully funded pension plan and a self-driven defined contribution plan, along with two supplemental plans to increase your ability to save for retirement
• Health Insurance: Several health insurance options at an affordable cost that provide full coverage without mandatory deductibles
• Time Off: Paid time off with separate vacation and sick leave accruals up to 21 days a year for each category
• Flexible Working Arrangements: Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid schedules, are available depending on position