Working Title: Procurement Analyst (Part - Time)

State Role Title: Administrative and Office Specialist II

Position Type: Part-time - Wage / Part-time Salaried

Position Status: Part-Time

College/Division: Finance

Department: 100222 - Procurement

Pay Rate: Pay Range

Beginning Review Date: 5/20/2024

Specify Range or Amount: $17.00 - $18.90

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? Yes. This successful candidate must complete a statement of personal economic interest prior to their first day of employment.

About JMU:

JMU is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future. JMU offers several perks to all employees including:
• A Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.
• Free Access to the University Recreation Center (UREC): Employees can enjoy facility access and program registration privileges at UREC and University Park. This includes the climbing wall, equipment centers, and group exercise studios.
• A variety of voluntary benefits such as Pet Insurance, Identity Theft and Legal Protection Plans, and several other supplemental benefits.
• Holiday Breaks: The university is granted 12 holidays a year.
• Talent Development Trainings: The Talent Development department offers a wide variety of personal and professional trainings, eligible for all employees to join.
Visit our Benefits site to learn more about the benefits that James Madison University offers to part-time employees!

General Information:

The Department of Procurement Services is responsible for the procurement and all contractual agreements of goods, services and construction for the University. In addition, we oversee the University’s Supplier Diversity initiative and all university related eVA processes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

This position will support low complexity university procurements and contracts. Position may review low dollar/low complexity agreements prior to Buyer Signature. The position will support campus in their process to complete copier lease agreements and will manage various lease tracking duties. Position may assist campus end users to reconcile supplier issues. Position will provide back-up support to Buyers in the review of purchase order compliance to contract requirements. Position will assist Buyers in market research/reporting in advance of a Procurement and may assist in other reporting, and contract administration activities after award. This position may ultimately support any commodity for goods, services and construction as needed.

Qualifications:

Required:
Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
Strong technical aptitude to work with various systems/software.
Attention to detail.
Excellent organization skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to read and interpret legal terms and conditions.
Additional Considerations:
Knowledge of eVA, PeopleSoft and Adobe, or other similar software/systems would be beneficial.
Experience with negotiation and issue resolution would be beneficial.
Experience with data analysis and reporting would be beneficial.

Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
This is a part-time wage position working up to an average of 29 hours per week over the course of a calendar year with no benefits.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Additional Posting Information:

This position will typically work 20-24 hours per week, but may occasionally be requested to work up to the maximum of 29 hours per week. Hours worked will be Monday-Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Exact schedule has some flexibility and will be mutually agreed upon with the selected candidate.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.