Job Title

Assistant Vice President - Administrative and Business Services

Department

Administrative and Business Srvcs
Salary

Commensurate with experience
Job Summary/Basic Function

Serve as a direct report to the Vice President for Business and Finance. Oversee and direct the area of administrative and business services for the University. Areas of direct supervision include Contract Administration, Procurement and Logistic Services, and Postal Services, as well as oversight of outsourced operations related to the University Bookstore, Beverage and Snack Vending. Develop financial models that create efficiencies in these outsourced areas, as well as bring in additional revenues for the University. Act as a liaison between Contracts Administration and the University Counsel's Office on complex agreements and determining the best path forward for the University. Coordinate and develop responses to fiscal notes received from the Tennessee General Assembly. Assist with materials for the Board of Trustees meetings, especially as related to the Finance and Compliance Committee. Perform other related tasks and special projects as assigned by the Vice President for Business and Finance.
Required Education

Bachelor's degree required. Law degree preferred
Required Related Experience

Eight (8) years of successful and responsible full-time employment in a business, legal, state government, or higher education field is required.
Desirable Related Experience

Experience in Tennessee public procurement and contracting preferred. Law degree preferred.
Desirable License/Registration/Certification

Tennessee Law license preferred
Documents Needed to Apply

Cover Letter & Resume Required

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
• 13 paid University holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

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MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://www.mtsu.edu/police/docs/2023AnnualSecurityReport.pdf or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.

MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.

Application Review Date: June 6, 2024; for optimal consideration, please apply before May 20, 2024

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