Job Description
Director of Contract Compliance and Procurement Services Application Deadline 6/29/2026 Full-Time Regular 201528 [C26-029] Director of Contract Compliance and Procurement Services Fiscal Affairs Central Connecticut State University invites applications to join Fiscal Affairs as a full-time Director of Contract Compliance and Procurement Services. We seek applicants who are motivated by public service and excel in building efficient, transparent, and compliant procurement processes - leaders who bring strategic insight, integrity, and a collaborative spirit to support the University's mission and ensure responsible stewardship of resources. Central Connecticut State University is the first publicly funded university in the state. As we recently celebrated 175 years of academic excellence and innovation, please visit CCSU to learn more. About CCSU's Fiscal Affairs Fiscal Affairs provides accounting and administrative support to the campus, in compliance with all federal, state, and international accounting guidelines. The Chief Budget and Compliance Officer leads the Fiscal Affairs team, which includes Accounting, Accounts Payable, Budget, Contract Compliance & Procurement and Travel. Position Profile Manages the daily operations of Procurement Services as well as contract compliance for all contracts originating from Central Connecticut State University, including negotiation, preparation, and contract oversight to ensure proper controls over contracting procedures and contributing to sound fiscal and administrative management.
Supervision Exercised:
Supervises professional and/or support staff. Position Responsibilities:
Plans and manages all contractual and procurement activities for the university. May assist with Requests for Proposal (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 signature, as well as monitoring contracts for compliance with state and federal statutes, Board of Regents policies, the Attorney General's guidelines, internal procedures, and contract terms and conditions. Develops and implements contract compliance policies and procedures, to ensure sound fiscal management and compliance with the State Code of Ethics. Creates operating policies and procedures related to procurement/purchasing. Coordinates with the CSCU System Office, the Department of Administrative Services and the State Attorney General's Office on any system-wide contractual activities, ensuring proper compliance with all prevailing regulations, policies, and procedures. Develops, publishes, and implements detailed purchasing and contract compliance policies and procedures for the university to ensure sound fiscal management. Conducts educational sessions to distribute information to the university community. Negotiates for approval by the Chief Budget & Compliance Officer and directly manages contract administration of specified auxiliary service contracts including, but not limited to, food service, bookstore, laundry, and vending. Manages budgets for Procurement Services. Oversees and manages the university's Record Information Management Program. Oversees and manages the day-to-day operations of the university's Purchasing Card Program. Administrates and oversees the university's insurance policies, acting as the liaison to the State Insurance and Risk Management Board and CSCU System Office. Responsible for the university's Set-Aside Program for small contractors and minority business enterprises. Prepares analytical reports for the Chief Budget and Compliance Officer, such as periodic and ad-hoc reports. Performs other duties and responsibilities related to those above which do not alter the basic level of responsibility of the position. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 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, 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. Demonstrated ability to manage the work of support staff, if applicable. Ability to use personal computers and associated software. Considerable oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of basic principles of contract law including the ability to read and understand legal documents. Credentials and/or experience substantially comparable to the above may also be considered. Applicant Evaluative Criteria Applicant profiles and supplementary materials will be evaluated for appointment based on the following: Education:
All applicants must possess a Bachelor's degree in accounting, purchasing management, financial management, or a relevant business or public administration concentration. Experience and Training:
Six (6) years of related experience in business, purchasing and/or contract law and administration. Ideal Candidate Preference will be given to applicants with the following: Prior or current experience with the State of Connecticut statutes and regulations and Attorney General guidelines. To Apply To begin the application process, select the "Apply" button and electronically submit the following documents by June 29, 2026 . Please be sure that you explicitly discuss how your experience and skills match each required and preferred qualification. Please be aware that additional material may be required if selected for interview. Letter of interest addressing the qualifications for this position. Current Résumé Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. E-mailed and mailed applications will not be accepted. Please redact any personally identifiable information (i.e., Social Security Number, date of birth, marital status, country of origin) from any documents submitted. Inquiries may be sent to Alyssa Volpicella, Search Committee Chair, at 860-832-2501 or volpicella@ccsu.edu . Compensation and Employee Benefits The Director of Contract Compliance and Procurement Services is compensated at the Administrator VI salary level in accordance with the State University Organization of Administrative Faculty (SUOAF) Collective Bargaining Union Agreement. For more information, please visit SUOAF . The State of Connecticut and Central Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits. Fringe benefits include:
paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans. For more detailed information, please visit CCSU Human Resources . As an affirmative action employer, Central Connecticut State University actively seeks and encourages applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
