Director of Contract Compliance, Administration & Finance, Hybrid

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Responsible for managing the Office of Contract Compliance, including oversight and adherence to contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and institutional policies related to procurement and supplier agreements. This role involves monitoring compliance with federal and state regulations,developing policies and procedures, conducting risk assessments,and fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Develop, implement, and monitor compliance with university policies and procedures related to procurement and supplier agreements. Conduct risk assessments when appropriate.
• 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 performance issues with those vendors maintaining contracts with the University of Cincinnati.
• Oversee the compliance review of all grants awardedto the university.
• Prepare and present reports to the State and university and external entities.
• Keep abreast of current contract compliance guidelines.
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision toexempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off,etc.).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.
  
  This job description can be changed at any time.

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Seven (7) years of related experience.
• One (1) year supervision experience.

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

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

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

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

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