Job Title: Diversity and Contract Compliance Analyst
PVN ID: VC-2301-005329
Category: Administrative Services
Location: OFFICE OF VC - FACILIT PLAN, CONSTRUC & MGMT

Job Description

General Description

The City University of New York (CUNY) is the nation's leading urban public university, serving more than 270,000 degree-credit students at 25 institutions in New York City.

The Capital Procurement Services Unit of CUNY’s Office of Facilities Planning, Construction and Management (FPCM) is responsible for the procurement, management, and administration of contracts and task orders for architectural, engineering, construction, and related services for all of CUNY’s facilities across the five boroughs.

Other Duties

  • Manage FPCM’s Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise (SDVOB) programs to ensure compliance with New York State statue
  • Prepare quarterly reports on MWBE and SDVOB utilization for submission to the New York State Empire State Development (ESD) and the New York State Office of General Services (OGS), respectively
  • Evaluate Offeror solicitation submissions to determine the validity of proposed MWBE or SDVOB targets; and ensure selected contractors comply with approved goals
  • Be a key member of the team that coordinates, plans and manages the annual CUNY MWBE conference
  • Attend MWBE and SDVOB conferences throughout the year, including serving as an exhibitor at certain conferences
  • Function as the liaison to ESD and OGS on all matters pertaining to MWBE and SDVOB, including participating in their mandatory meetings
  • Ensure all small discretionary purchases are made through certified MWBEs or SDVOBs
  • Register City Capital Fund-supported contracts with the New York City Comptroller
  • Work on special projects, and other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college is required
  • Knowledge of New York State Procurement Laws and Guidelines
  • Experience working in the New York City Financial Management System (FMS) performing contracting, procurement and sourcing functions
  • Excellent writing, interpersonal, customer service and presentation skills
  • Ability to write business letters and correspondence
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills
  • Ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment and changing needs and priorities
  • Must be detailed oriented and well organized; ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and work independently
  • Strong ability to handle multiple procurement requests concurrently and on an on-going basis
  • Proven ability to manage a large workload within extremely

About the Research Foundation

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) was established as a not-for-profit educational corporation chartered by the State of New York in 1963. RFCUNY supports CUNY faculty and staff in identifying and obtaining external support (pre-award) from government and private sponsors and is responsible for the administration of all such funded programs (post-award).

RFCUNY stands between CUNY’s principal investigators (PIs) and the sponsors who support them and strives to fulfill its essential responsibilities to both groups. Working closely with individual PIs and Grants Officers on the campuses, RFCUNY oversees employment, accounting, audit, reporting, purchasing, and special responsibilities that include management of a planned giving program; liaison with governmental agencies and foundations; negotiation of agreements; facility construction and renovation; protection and commercialization of intellectual property; and compliance with applicable standards in research involving human subjects, animal care, environmental and radiological safety, and conflicts of interest.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Key Features

Department
Office of Capital Budget and Finance
Status
Full Time
Annual Salary Range
$55,000.00 - $63,000.00
Closing Date
Aug 29, 2023 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit
No

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