Director of Contract Compliance, Administration & Finance, Hybrid

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.” UC's momentum includes anchoring the Cincinnati Innovation District, operating the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country (with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences), and contributing $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio.

About the role

Responsible for managing the Office of Contract Compliance, including oversight and adherence to contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and institutional policies related to procurement and supplier agreements. This role involves monitoring compliance with federal and state regulations, developing policies and procedures, conducting risk assessments, and fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor compliance with university policies and procedures related to procurement and supplier agreements.
• Conduct risk assessments when appropriate.
• Direct and manage all activities of the Office of Contract Compliance (e.g., compliance, vendors, and prevailing wages).
• Ensure compliance with university policies and guidelines.
• Develop annual term contracts of high-dollar volume.
• Assist and ensure compliance with the State of Ohio Wage & Hour Division by investigating complaints alleging payroll performance issues with those vendors maintaining contracts with the University of Cincinnati.
• Oversee the compliance review of all grants awarded to the university.
• Prepare and present reports to the State, university, and external entities.
• Keep abreast of current contract compliance guidelines.
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Seven (7) years of related experience.
• One (1) year supervision experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
• Robust retirement plans: choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
• Generous time-off policy, including:
  • Vacation and sick time
  • 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
  • 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs.
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities.

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