Business​/Administrative Associate; Program Coordinator - Procurement Diversity

Hiring Department
:
Procurement Diversity

Location
:
Chicago, IL USA

Requisition : 1038970

FTE
: 1

Work Schedule
:
Monday - Friday; 8:30AM - 5:00PM; TBD

Shift
:
Days

# of Positions
: 2

Workplace Type
:
Hybrid

Posting Close Date
: 1/23/2026

Salary Range
: $79,000. / Annual Salary (Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering equity).

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting‑edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities.

UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

This position manages a wide range of business opportunity initiatives and contract compliance responsibilities within the Office of Procurement Services. The coordinator will assist with the development and execution of the university's business opportunity program by designing outreach strategies, compliance management, and community engagement initiatives. The role will focus on expanding vendor access and ensuring equitable participation in procurement processes.

This position is not eligible for the Referral Program and Sponsorship for Work Authorization is not available.

• Provide guidance to departments regarding standard procedures for promoting small business and contract compliance, as well as State, federal laws and regulations, and University policies.
• Collaborate with and develop an effective working relationship with university departments, procurement services, Office of University Payables and other functional groups to ensure contract compliance.
• Conduct contract compliance and vendor management utilizing office systems.
• Engage with university units to monitor vendor participation and develop strategies to expand partnerships and broaden the vendor base partnerships using data analytics and data tools.
• With an emphasis on general goods and services, serve as a liaison with internal stakeholders to provide guidance on inclusive procurement policies, to resolve issues and ensure vendors use best efforts in meeting university goals.
• Create and maintain appropriate documentation of the compliance process, as well as other departments processes and ensure rules, regulations, policies, and procedures are adhered to.
• Facilitate training and create materials for departments and vendors, including but not limited to, educating vendors on the University’s procurement process, providing instructions on obtaining certifications, completing Small Business Plans required for obtaining grants and other required documentation.
• Support department leadership in the development and management of the department's brand and communication strategy, including assisting with developing and managing newsletters, website content and other updates.
• Assist with the development and documentation of inclusive procurement policies and procedures.
• Assist with creating and compiling required university and statutory reports, in addition to other ad-hoc reporting as needed.
• Lead project management for…