Facilities Contract Assistant at University at Albany

Facilities Contract Assistant

About University at Albany:
Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at Albany's broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research, and public service engages a diverse student body of approximately 17,000 students in nine schools and colleges across three campuses.

Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City, and the Adirondacks.

Job Description:
Reporting to the Facilities Contract / Purchasing Manager within the Administrative Services Unit (ASU) in Facilities Management, this position is responsible for assisting with the preparation and processing of bids, specifications, and contracts associated with Facilities projects (various and multi-million-dollar projects) in collaboration with assigned project staff. This includes all related tracking, reporting, and updating/follow-up required throughout the contract's life. Duties require an elevated level of expertise in administrative procedures, compliance with general accounting, and management of administrative activities. While this position will report under the Administrative Services Unit of Facilities Management, the position will be working directly with staff within the Planning, Design, and Construction (PDC) team to compile required documentation.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Proofread architectural and design documents for process and procedural mistakes and omissions, while assisting PDC team with assembling project manuals or forward front-end to consultants. Assist in development and updates to requirements within templates for bidding, design, and construction for a smooth and efficient mechanism for Planning Design & Construction staff. Review contractor submittals regarding insurance and bonds, including a rigorous review of surety companies, financial statements, liabilities, assets, etc. and assessing the risk based on project scope. Coordinate and arrange for any necessary printing by outside sources, and track project requests. Understand the entire bid process for construction projects as well as architectural projects, be aware and understand different sections of law and different section of State Finance Law as it pertains to preparations of bid packages and communicate and respond to external inquiries and agencies such as Contractors, the State Comptroller's Office, Attorney General's office, Department of Labor, as well as SUNY MWBE office.
• Place ads in NYS Contract Reporter, coordinate and schedule pre-bid meetings, bid opening meetings, and participate in recording the bids, assist in the approval process for contracts, including notice of award and securing all required materials for contract award per State requirements, and assist the Budget Analyst with contract close out and reconciliations.
• Monitor SUNY website for document changes related to design and construction and attend seminars and conferences to acquire knowledge of contract language for new responsibilities of reviewing, editing, and approving contract terms to minimize liability and ensure that contract terms are consistent with SUNY and NYS legal standards.
• Assist as needed as backup and monitoring of ASU inbox to track and process incoming orders, assist with processing and ordering supplies and equipment (via a procurement card) as received and utilize the AiM work order management system to track expenditures. Work with vendors to ensure orders are processed in a timely manner.
• Other reasonable duties as assigned

Functional and Supervisory Relationships:

• This position reports to the Facilities Contract/Purchasing Manager

Job Requirements:

• Strong organizational skills

Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or Associate Degree in Business from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization.
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience in business financials, contracts, or related areas.
• Working knowledge of NYS procurement
• Experience with MS Excel, Adobe Acrobat
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role

Working Environment:

• Typical office environment

Additional Information:
Professional Rank and Salary Range: SL-2, $50,000-$52,000

Special Notes: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish, and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies. The University at Albany's Annual Security Report is available in portable document format [PDF] by clicking this link http://police.albany.edu/ASR.shtml

Pursuant to NYS Labor Law 194-A, no State entity, as defined by the Law, is permitted to rely on, orally or in writing seek, request, or require in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current wage, or salary history as a condition to be interviewed, or as a condition of continuing to be considered for an offer of employment, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation, and for the purpose of verifying information, may such requests be made. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

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Please apply online via https://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=184190

Application Instructions:
Applicants MUST submit the following documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover letter stating all the required minimum qualifications and any of the applicable preferred qualifications
• Contact information for three professional references

Note: After submitting your resume/CV, the subsequent pages give you instructions for uploading additional documents (i.e. cover letter etc.).