Assistant Director of SUNY Procurement Development and Engagement

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Date Posted 06/08/26

Applications Due07/15/26

Vacancy ID217578

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AgencySUNY System Administration

TitleAssistant Director of SUNY Procurement Development and Engagement

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $80000 to $95000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 353 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12246

Duties Description The Assistant Director of SUNY Procurement Development and Engagement ("Assistant Director") will support the Director for SUNY Procurement Learning and Development within SUNYs Office of System-wide Procurement and System Collaborations. In this role they will support engagement, information sharing, and organizational alignment across SUNYs 64 campuses and SUNY hospitals.

The Assistant Director will report directly to the Director of SUNY procurement Learning and Development and be responsible for aiding the Director in ensuring a singular and strategic voice for procurement across the SUNY system, developing and delivering training and development programs that build procurement capacity across the system.

The primary areas of responsibility for this position include, but are not limited to:

Supporting the successful strategic direction of the Chancellor and SUNY Board of Trustees in the area of excellence in system-wide procurement

Supporting the development and execution of procurement training programs, workshops, and professional development initiatives

Supporting organizational change management through stakeholder outreach initiatives and engagement

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Translating complex procurement policies, procedures, and initiatives into clear and accessible language for diverse campus audiences,

Developing and maintaining supporting digital resources including Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), guides, toolkits, promotional materials, web content, procurement opportunities, and informational content

Supporting the development of digital engagement strategies to improve awareness and participation in procurement initiatives and training opportunities

Supporting the development of procurement training programs, including but not limited to webinars, conferences, and system-wide convenings

Supporting outreach to strengthen collaboration among campus procurement professionals and SUNY leadership

Supporting system-wide procurement initiatives and organizational change efforts

Serving as a liaison to campus procurement officers and stakeholders to facilitate understanding and engagement

Minimum Qualifications Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in business administration, journalism, English, or related field

10 Years experience with demonstrated success in large or complex organizations. A bachelors degree may count as four years experience

Exceptional writing, editing, and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex subject matter for diverse audiences. Three diverse writing samples must be submitted

Proven ability to manage cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders across a large, decentralized organization

Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters degree in business administration, journalism, English, or related field

Experience in higher education, healthcare, public sector, or government communications

Familiarity with SUNY system operations, campus structure, and New York-centric State / local government,

Experience in building and executing efficient training functions or teams

Experience supporting transformation initiatives, including new operating models or system-wide process changes

Proficiency with digital content management systems and multimedia content development

Additional Comments - Salary is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, training, and certifications.

• Excellent Benefit Package which includes: NYS health insurance, free dental and vision coverage, competitive retirement options, tuition assistance, parental leave at full pay, and generous vacation, sick, and holiday time. 13 days of paid holidays per year; 21 days of vacation, and 21 days of sick time accrued each year. Please see our MC benefits summary for additional information: https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/MC13-Unclassified-Benefits-at-Glance.pdf
• Management/Confidential appointments work under the leadership and discretion of the appointing authority and are not represented by a union.
• Travel to SUNY hospitals may be required periodically.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

SUNY System Administration Benefits:

SUNY System Administration provides an outstanding and comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family through the many life changes you may experience while you work for SUNY. Our nationally recognized benefits include:

• Retirement: The choice between a fully funded pension plan and a self-driven defined contribution plan, along with two supplemental plans to increase your ability to save for retirement.
• Health Insurance: Several health insurance options at an affordable cost that provide full coverage without mandatory deductibles.
• Time Off: Paid time off with separate vacation and sick leave accruals up to 21 days a year for each category.
• Additional paid leave policy options for childbirth, adoption, elder care, and other family care situations.
• Explore our full benefits offerings here: www.suny.edu/benefits

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax 518-320-1565

Email Address hr@sysadm.suny.edu

Address

Street 353 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12246

Notes on ApplyingPlease apply at this link: http://sunysystem.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=201254

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