Senior Director of Business Services

Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person—students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors—feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college’s mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.

Monday - Friday

This is a Full-Time Administrative position at grade X, with an annual salary range of $73,873 to $98,497. The salary offer will be based on education and experience, in alignment with the College’s compensation philosophy and the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), if applicable.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA, DCA, Commuter)
• Retirement Plans (Pension, 457b, 403b)
• Time Off with Pay
• Professional Development/Expense
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sick Banks

Exempt

No

The Senior Director of Business Services is responsible for leading and administering the College's procurement and purchasing functions and reports directly to the Managing Director of Business Services. This position oversees all aspects of the procurement process, including the solicitation and evaluation of bids, proposals, and quotations; purchasing card administration; review and approval of employee reimbursement requests and travel claims; vendor management;

and standard contract review.
The Senior Director ensures compliance with applicable federal and State of Illinois laws, regulations, and College policies and procedures related to procurement and employee reimbursements. The position is responsible for promoting effective purchasing practices, maintaining strong vendor relationships, supporting fiscal stewardship, and ensuring transparent and accountable procurement operations across the College

• 1. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or a related field.
• 2. Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible procurement, purchasing, or supply management experience.
• 3. Minimum of three (3) years of leadership, supervisory, or management experience.
• 4. Experience managing procurement activities for maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO), construction, equipment, and services.
• 5. Experience working in a highly regulated environment and applying purchasing policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.
• 6. Working knowledge of contract review, contract administration, and vendor management.
• 7. Experience with purchasing card administration.
• 8. Strong analytical, problem-solving, budgeting, and strategic planning skills.
• 9. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• 10. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, complex projects, and high volumes of work accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• 11. Ability to build collaborative relationships, facilitate consensus, and work effectively with individuals at all organizational levels.
• 12. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word, including the ability to create and analyze detailed spreadsheets and reports.

• 1. Experience with in higher education, public sector, or governmental procurement environments.
• 2.…