Business Administrative Associate; Purchasing Contract Administrator

Business Administrative Associate (Purchasing Contract Administrator)

Category:
Administrative, Professional & Staff Positions

Department: PURCHASING OFFICE

Location:

Macomb Campus, Macomb, IL

Appointment date:
June 1, 2026

Monthly wage range: $4,206 – $4,626 (anticipated starting salary $4,206)

• Review, edit, and administer contracts for the University
• Procure goods and services for faculty, staff, students, and administrative personnel at the best price, quality, and within required timelines
• Ensure procurement compliance with statutes, governing regulations, and university rules
• Serve as the University’s Contract Administrator
• Coordinate with University Legal Counsel and the Vice President for Finance and Administration regarding university business needs

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, or a field related to the position
• Two (2) years of professional business, financial, and/or managerial work experience
• Master’s degree may substitute for one (1) year of experience
• Pre‑graduation applicants welcome; degree must be conferred at time of application unless in final semester, in which case degree must be conferred at appointment

• Health insurance plans (HMO, OAP, QCHP, CDHP)
• Dental insurance
• Vision plan
• Life insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Supplemental long‑term disability (LTD)
• Flex spending accounts (HAS, MCAP, DCAP)
• 403(b) supplemental retirement plans
• 457(b) deferred compensation plans
• Participation in State Universities Retirement System (SURS)
• Paid time‑off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition waiver programs
• YMCA discounts

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