State Prog Admin Principal - and Purchasing Administrator | Minnesota State Colleg

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State Prog Admin Principal - ITS Contract and Purchasing Administrator

Saint Paul, MN

This position is responsible for establishing system wide information technology resources in IT contracting and procurement. It includes software license agreements and renewal information, coordinating Request for Proposals (RFPs), analysis and recommended plans for system-wide collaboration, coordination and expenditure control. It provides oversight and guidance for technology related contracts in other system office departments and campuses and assists in budget development for the system office ITS division.

• Establish system wide information technology resources in IT contracting and procurement.
• Coordinate software license agreements and renewal information.
• Coordinate Request for Proposals (RFPs), analysis and recommended plans for system-wide collaboration, coordination and expenditure control.
• Provide oversight and guidance for technology related contracts in other system office departments and campuses.
• Assist in budget development for the system office ITS division.

• Two (2) years of experience drafting or managing contracts or performing procurement or legal work.
• Knowledge and experience with developing written request for proposal (RFP) and contract awards.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills sufficient to interact with others in a professional, respectful, and efficient manner.
• Experience working with highly diverse individuals and groups.

• Knowledge of and experience with the legal principles and practices applicable to contract law.
• Knowledge of and experience with state laws pertaining to contracts.
• Project management skills.
• Experience managing IT sourcing and contracts.
• Proven ability to manage and track multiple projects or contract renewals, ensuring deadlines are met through effective progress monitoring, organizational systems, and focused work strategies.
• Experience handling complex negotiations, demonstrating effective techniques to overcome challenges and achieve positive outcomes, with a reflective ability to identify areas for improvement in future negotiations.

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Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework:
Yes

About Minnesota State is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing talented employees who serve our 270,000 students each year throughout the state. We have a vibrant and diverse system of 33 colleges and universities with 14,200 dedicated faculty and staff focused on student success.

With its 31 institutions, including 24 two-year colleges and seven state universities, the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system is the largest single provider of higher education in the state of Minnesota. The colleges and universities operate 54 campuses in 47 Minnesota communities and serve about 250,000 students in credit-based courses. Overall, the system produces about 33,500 graduates each year. In addition to credit-based courses, the system offers customized training programs that serve about 153,200 employees from 6,000 Minnesota businesses each year.

The law creating the system was passed by the Minnesota Legislature in 1991 and went into effect July 1, 1995. The law merged the state's community colleges, technical colleges and state universities into one system. The system is separate from the University of Minnesota.