Director of Contract Compliance, Administration & Finance, Hybrid

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 92,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Retirement plans (OPERS/STRS)

Work-life balance benefits

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

The University of Cincinnati invites applications for the Office of Contract Compliance to oversee procurement contracts and supplier agreements, ensure federal and state regulatory compliance, and develop policies and procedures. This role leads risk assessments, monitors compliance, prepares reports for State and university stakeholders, and may supervise exempt and non-exempt staff.

A Bachelor's degree and 7 years of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor compliance with university policies and procedures related to procurement and supplier agreements.
• 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 issues with vendors under contracts with the University of Cincinnati.
• Oversee the compliance review of all grants awarded to the university.
• Prepare and present reports to the State and university and external entities.
• Keep abreast of current contract compliance guidelines.
• May supervise exempt and non-exempt staff.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors

Next Lives at the University ofCincinnati

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks amongthe nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to morethan 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines researchprowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “themost ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentumhas never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati InnovationDistrict, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in thecountry with students earning $94 million annually through paidexperiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economicimpact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC,next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committedto student success and positively transforming the communitythrough scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making animpact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty arekey contributors to UC’s success.

Job Overview

Responsible for managing the Office of ContractCompliance, including oversight and adherence to contractualobligations, regulatory requirements, and institutional policiesrelated to procurement and supplier agreements. This role involvesmonitoring compliance with federal and state regulations,developing policies and procedures, conducting risk assessments,and fostering strong relationships with internal and externalstakeholders.

Essential Functions

• Develop, implement, and monitor compliance withuniversity policies and procedures related to procurement andsupplier agreements. Conduct risk assessments whenappropriate.
• Direct and manage all activities of the Office ofContract Compliance (e.g., compliance, vendors, and prevailingwages).
• Ensure compliance with university policies andguidelines.
• Develop annual term contracts of high-dollarvolume.
• Assist and ensure compliance with the State of OhioWage & Hour Division by investigating complaints allegingpayroll performance issues with those vendors maintaining contractswith the University of Cincinnati.
• Oversee the compliance review of all grants awardedto the university.
• Prepare and present reports to the State anduniversity and external entities.
• Keep abreast of current contract complianceguidelines.
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision toexempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performanceevaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off,etc.).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree

Required Experience

• Seven (7) years of relatedexperience.
• One (1) year supervisionexperience.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical orenvironmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed tosupport your well-being, financial security, and work-lifebalance. (UCBenefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTEstatus. Highlights include:

Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: $101,700 dependent oncandidate experience

Comprehensive TuitionRemission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligibledependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate andgraduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security(except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pensionplans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), withUC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-offpolicy, 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

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision,prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellnessprograms
• Professional development & mentorshipopportunities

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I‑9 employment verification process.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.