Director of Auxiliary Services
About the role
The Director of Auxiliary Services provides leadership, direction, and oversight of revenue-generating auxiliary units that support student life and academic activities, including campus dining, parking and transportation, bookstore services, retail operations, and capital project management. This role also serves as the University's senior procurement authority, leading complex sourcing, bidding, and contract negotiation for the institution while ensuring compliance with state and federal procurement law. The Director serves as a strategic partner to the CFO, optimizing revenue and operating margins, driving procurement value and compliance, and enhancing the student experience. This role represents HSSU in interactions with students, vendor partners, campus departments, and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Auxiliary Operations Leadership
- Lead day-to-day operations of Auxiliary Services: campus dining, parking and transportation, bookstore, retail operations, and other units as designated by the CFO
- Promote Auxiliary Services across the campus community, driving awareness and engagement
- Serve as project manager for all design and construction projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery
Financial Management and Strategy
- Coordinate budget development and monitor revenue and expense activity with dashboard reporting and business planning
- Provide financial analysis and recommendations to improve revenue and operating margins for existing operations and new initiatives
- Maintain financial records in accordance with GAAP
- Translate financial information for non-technical stakeholders through clear written and verbal communication
Procurement Leadership and Compliance
- Serve as the University's subject matter expert on State of Missouri statutes and federal procurement law, ensuring compliance across all transactions
- Review and approve complex requisitions and generate purchase orders for high-value transactions
- Lead the development of comprehensive bid