Job Information
University of Utah Software Procurement Manager in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 07/22/2024
Requisition Number PRN39301B
Job Title Project Administrator
Working Title Software Procurement Manager
Job Grade F
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
daytime flexible during the M-F work week
VP Area President
Department 00336 - KUEN/Utah Education Network
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 80000 to 90000
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
This position will be part of Utah Education and Telehealth Network ( UETN ) operations, responsible for administering the consortium software service. UETN is an operational unit of the University of Utah providing technology services, including software, to Utah K-12 schools, Universities, public libraries, and telehealth.
Participating institutions, UETN accounting, UETN leadership, and others rely on this position to manage relationships with multiple stakeholder groups seeking state-level software agreements for efficiency and cost savings. This position will also be responsible for cross-training and coordinating with other professionals supporting UETN’s consortium software service, such as procurement, legal, risk management, accounting, cybersecurity, accessibility, and data privacy.
Candidates for this position should demonstrate strong teamworking abilities, good organizational skills, a high level of attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. They should also have experience managing complex and important processes in a team setting.
Priority Review date – 08/12/2024
Responsibilities
Leads processes to identify software needs and qualifying products, manages consensus building and stakeholder relations in regard to educational software.
Builds relationships with software providers. Understands the educational software marketplace, key trends and emerging technologies shaping the future of education.
Administers procurement, customer care, and tracking of performance metrics. Manages budgets, licensing terms, and related data using cloud-based tools.
Knows and guides others’ understanding of related cybersecurity, data privacy, accessibility, digital equity, risk management, procurement and legal issues. Will liaise with others at local, state and national peer organizations on these issues.
Represents the organization with statewide committees, may travel in-state for meetings.
Demonstrates diplomacy and attention to customer needs. Able to filter and prioritize multiple and sometimes competing requests.
Routes payment, technical and onboarding issues to the appropriate provider.
Generates letters of agreement and facilitates negotiations and contracts between counsel and participating entities. Supervises document retention and file management.
Coordinates evaluation teams to translate expressed need to a formal procurement aligned to the educational software market, budgets, and overall portfolio of resources.
Develops ways to streamline processes for accuracy and efficiency.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Education, Business, Communication or a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); four years of progressively more responsible related experience; and demonstrated human relation and effective communications skills required. A related Master’s degree preferred.
Preferences
Background knowledge of department’s area of specialization, demonstrated interpersonal, and analytical skills. Proficient with common workplace software applications and tools. Completion of additional training on University systems within six months of employment may be required. Experience with teleworking or hybrid working environments preferred. Ability to travel in-state with advance notice driving a state vehicle required.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
UETN is a business unit of the University of Utah responsible for the state’s education and telehealth IT infrastructure and associated services including KUEN public television.
About the University of Utah : Located in Salt Lake City, the U is the flagship institution of the State of Utah’s system of higher education, home toarts and museum venuesand a member of theBIG -12 Conference.Skiing and snowboarding opportunitiesare a short distance from campus, and opportunities to pursue activities frombiking to hiking to fishing abound. Salt Lake City is home to theUtah Symphony and Opera,Ballet West,professional sports teams, and a wide range of other cultural and recreational activities.
University of Utah Benefits
·Health, dental, and wellness coverage
Automatic and immediately vested14.2% employer contributionto personal retirement account (401a)
Freepublic transportation pass(Utah Transit Authority)
·Paid leave time
·Reduced tuition benefits for employee and family members
- More information:https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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