Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 15,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates who reflect the intersectional identities of our student body. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

Job/Department Summary:

ADMINISTRATOR II:
Under the administrative direction from the Vice President for Business and Finance (VPBF), this position serves as the Chief Procurement Officer and Director of Procurement & Contract Services, providing leadership in the areas of procurement, contracts, and real estate services. This position is responsible for managing the procure to pay process, formulating procedures to support acquisition and procurement of goods and services, construction, services, leasing (equipment and real property).

The Director of Procurement at Chico State University is responsible for overseeing all procurement activities and ensuring the efficient acquisition of goods, services, and construction for the University. The role involves developing and implementing procurement policies and procedures that comply with state and federal laws, fostering relationships with vendors, the campus community, and the City of Chico, and ensuring that all purchases align with the university’s budget, sustainability initiatives, and long-term goals.

Additionally the Procurement & Contract Services unit is responsible for the planning, selection, implementation, management and oversight of various procurement programs (procurement card, Procure to Pay systems, savings tracking, e­ catalogs etc.). The real estate related duties include management of university leases (e.g. cell transmitter sites, commercial vendors, off-site real property leases, auxiliary leases) real property acquisitions and gifts. This position is accountable for creating, developing, communicating, automating, and implementing innovative business practices and leading the campus in strategic procurement and supply chain management.

ADMINISTRATOR III:
Under the administrative direction from the Vice President for Business and Finance (VPBF), this position serves as the AVP for Procurement, Property & Distribution at Chico State. The departments within this unit and that this position is responsible for are: Procurement & Contract Services, Distribution Services, Property Management, and Real Estate.

This position is responsible for managing the procure to pay process, formulating procedures to support acquisition and procurement of goods and services, construction, leasing (equipment and real property), the delivery of supplies, equipment, packages, and mail to the appropriate departments along with tracking (from receipt to disposition) and reporting for University assets.

Additionally, the Procurement & Contract Services unit is responsible for the planning, selection, implementation, management and oversight of various procurement programs (procurement card, Procure-to-Pay, Small Business/DVBE, etc.). Real estate related duties include creation, negotiation and management of university leases (e.g. cell transmitter sites, commercial vendors, off-site real property leases, auxiliary leases) and acquisition and disposition of real property. This position is accountable for creating, developing, communicating, automating, and implementing innovative business practices and leading the campus in strategic procurement and supply chain management.

Required Education and Experience:

ADMINISTRATOR II:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Management or related field.
AND
Five years work experience in a University setting completing similar duties as described above including one or more years of leadership experience managing a diverse staff .

ADMINISTRATOR III:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or closely related field.
AND
Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in a professional financial, consulting, procurement, leadership position in a university environment. Also two or more years of leadership experience managing a diverse staff.

Preferences for BOTH:

Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills: 

• Bilingual.
• Procurement Certifications such as CPM, CPSM, CPP etc.
• Experience in a higher education setting.
• Experience with procurement for a public agency.
• Proven working experience in a procurement manager role including familiarity with sourcing and vendor management.

Time Base: Full-time

Pay Plan: 12/12

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Summer: Mon-Thurs 7:00am-5:30pm. 

CSU Classification Salary Range:  $57,744 - $185,388 per year.  (Admin II)

Admin II anticipated Hiring Range:Not expected to exceed $115,000 per year.  Salary commensurate with education and experience of the individual selected.

CSU Classification Salary Range:  $78,756 - $252,792 per year.  (Admin III)

Admin III anticipated Hiring Range:  Not expected to exceed $140,000 per year.  Salary commensurate with education and experience of the individual selected.

Benefits: This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).

CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance).  For more information please visit https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf

Additional Information for BOTH:

California State University, Chico, in accordance with CSU policy, requires that the successful candidate complete a background check (including a criminal records check, sexual offender registry check, and/or fingerprinting) prior to assuming this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete or pass the background check may impact the job offer or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for posted positions identified as sensitive. This position is considered a sensitive position based on CSU guidelines. Incumbent is responsible for the safety and security of Level 1 data, sometimes also referred to as Level 1 protected data. This is confidential information that is in most cases protected by statutes, regulations, or other legal mandates.

The person holding this position is considered a “Limited Mandated Reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 (revised July 21, 2017) as a condition of employment.

This position is a Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act (HEERA) designated managerial position and comes under the Management Personnel Plan (MPP) of the California State University. Individuals appointed to management positions serve at the pleasure of the President or designee. They are excluded from the collective bargaining process, are not subject to probationary service, and do not receive tenure or permanent status. This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

The duties of this position will include participation in a decision that may have a material/financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, this is a “designated position” under the California State University’s Conflict of Interest Code and the incumbent will be required to file a Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest and is subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission. (Group/Category: Assistant, Associate Vice President, Procurement and Contract Services Director (all levels) CAT 1,2,3 & 5)

Throughout employment in this position incumbent must maintain a valid California Driver's License as well as continued completion and compliance of the CSU Defensive Driver's Training course.

Serve as a member of the Emergency Operations Team.

About Chico State:

Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, “Today Decides Tomorrow,” is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century. 

The campus is located in Northern California, 90 minutes from the state capital, Sacramento, and a three-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area. Chico offers year-round natural beauty, outdoor leisure activities, and a thriving arts, music, and events scene. We acknowledge and are mindful that Chico State stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, the Mechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land, the flora, the fauna, and the waters that run through campus.  We are humbled that our campus resides upon sacred lands that since time immemorial have sustained the Mechoopda people and continue to do so today.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.

Chico State is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

CSU, Chico's Annual Security Report includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A paper copy of the report may be requested in person at CSU, Chico Police Department or by calling 530-898-5555. It is also available on the web at Annual Security & Fire Safety Report.

Open Until Filled (Review of Applications will begin 11/05/24. Applications received after that date may be considered.)