Strategic Director, Auxiliary Services & Procurement

Harris-Stowe State University; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris-Stowe State University seeks a Director of Auxiliary Services to lead revenue-generating units including dining, parking, bookstore and retail, while serving as the university’s senior procurement authority.

You will oversee procurement, complex contracts, and capital projects, optimize revenue and margins, and partner with the CFO to enhance student life and campus services.

You’ll lead cross-functional teams and shape policies across auxiliary operations and procurement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, SCM, Accounting, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing complex, high-volume operations or procurement.
• Experience in contract negotiation and vendor management with senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of Auxiliary Services including dining, parking, bookstore, and retail.
• Oversee procurement strategy, bids, and complex contracts in compliance with laws.
• Partner with CFO to optimize revenue and margins and support student services.
• Direct capital projects management and vendor relationships.

Skills

Budget management

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/SCM/Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Harris-Stowe State University seeks a Director of Auxiliary Services to lead revenue-generating units including dining, parking, bookstore and retail, while serving as the university’s senior procurement authority.

You will oversee procurement, complex contracts, and capital projects, optimize revenue and margins, and partner with the CFO to enhance student life and campus services.

You’ll lead cross-functional teams and shape policies across auxiliary operations and procurement.