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Southern Connecticut State University is a diverse and student-centered university dedicated to academic excellence, access, and service for the public good. Southern provides a supportive and welcoming environment for all members of its community through a campus wide commitment to social justice. Founded as a teacher’s college in 1893, Southern has evolved over the past century into a comprehensive public university of more than 9,000 students, offering graduate and undergraduate programs in the liberal arts and professional disciplines. It is one of four universities in the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities System. The University is located in New Haven, a city rich with arts and culture, and less than 90 miles from New York City and 140 miles from Boston. The Contract Compliance and Procurement Specialist will manage contract compliance for all contracts originating from the University including negotiation, preparation, and contract oversight to ensure proper controls over contracting procedures and contribute to sound fiscal and administrative management. May supervise professional staff, student workers, Graduate Assistants, or Graduate Interns. Position Responsibilities Plans, administers, monitors and audits contractual and purchasing activities for the university. Prepares and reviews contracts, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Purchase Orders, Personal Service Agreements (PSAs), Student Affiliation Agreements and various license agreements. Assists in the development, negotiation, and finalization of vendor agreements for authorized signature(s), as well as monitoring contracts for compliance with State and Federal statutes, BOR/CSCU policies, Office of the Attorney General’s guidelines, internal procedures and contract terms and conditions. Develops and administers internal contract compliance procedures and ensures sound fiscal management and compliance with policies and the State Ethics Code. Develops training programs for the university regarding PSAs, contracts and other types of applicable agreements. Acts as liaison between the university and the CSCU System Office and Board of Regents, the Office of the Attorney General, the Department of Administrative Services and other state agencies as required. Performs other duties related to the above which do not alter the basic level of responsibility of the position. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a business-related field or paralegal studies. Four (4) years of experience in business, purchasing and/or contract law and administration. Demonstrated ability to develop complex and involved contracts, negotiate these contracts with vendors and service providers, and manage and monitor contracts in accordance with their terms and conditions, State and Federal statutes and regulations, Attorney General guidelines, CSCU and Board of Regents policies and State Code of Ethics. Knowledge of the basic principles of risk management and insurance programs including safety and loss control techniques. Demonstrated experience in developing RFPs and other such justification documents. Demonstrated knowledge of applicable State and Federal statutes, and procurement best practices. Ability to use personal computers and associated software. Knowledge of basic principles of contract law including the ability to read and understand legal documents preferred. Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to lead support staff.