Wilmington, Delaware
Indianapolis, Indiana
Posted: 17-Apr-26
Location: Queens, NY, 11415, USA
Internal Number: 32033
Finance Procurement Specialist
POSITION DETAILS
York College, founded in 1966, is a center of academic excellence in the heart of Jamaica, Queens. One of the eleven senior colleges in The City University of New York, the College?s mission is to enrich students' lives by fostering an environment where they?ll grow into passionate and engaged learners.
York?s academic programs are housed in three schools: The School of Arts & Sciences, The School of Business and Information Systems, and The School of Health Sciences and Professional Programs. Over sixty baccalaureate programs from across a variety of disciplines, including accounting, aviation management, business, computer science, journalism, social work, teacher education, a dual BS/MS degree in Occupational Therapy, and one of the top-ranked nursing programs in New York State, provide students with opportunities to study liberal arts, sciences, and professional programs. The College also offers six graduate programs: Aviation Management, Clinical Trials Management, Pharmaceutical Science and Business, Physician Assistant, Social Work and Nursing Education.
Located in Queens, the most ethnically diverse county in New York State, the College enrolls 7,000 students from over 95 nations. Nine out of ten students are members of a racial/ethnic minority group, and more than half of undergraduates are the first in their families to pursue higher education.
The College?s 50-acre campus encompasses seven buildings, including science and computer labs, music and television studios, a Performing Arts Center, and a Health and Physical Education Center. The College recently completed seven major construction projects, with more scheduled for the future. In addition, its neighborhood is at the center of a renaissance fueled by economic revitalization.
York College is committed to fostering integrity, diversity, intellectual discovery, and civic engagement to benefit its students, the community, and the world.
Reporting to the Director of Procurement, the successful candidate will work with Accounts Payable and Property Management as well as all departments to develop, document and enhance the end-to-end pay to procure process. The candidate will work in a team environment identifying opportunities to streamline workflow and improve efficiency. He/ She willalso participate in the development of formal Requests for Proposals, competitive bidding and other procurement projects as assigned by management. The candidate will also conduct analysis and interpret statements of financial obligations, prepare appropriate reports, provide follow-up measures to reconcile and improve current practices when necessary.
In addition to the CUNY Title Overview, duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Assistintheimplementationofcomprehensiveinternalcontrols foranyneworrevisedpurchasingprocedures
- Administers mattersrelatedtomultiple funding sourcepurchasesundermanagement?sdirection;
- Assistwiththenegotiationofcontractswithvendorsbasedonpriceandproductspecifications
- LiaisonwithCUNYLegalforapprovalofcontractboilerplate,aswellasauditorandotherinternaland external agencies as necessary
- AdvertiseintheCityRecordandNYSContractReporterfornon -taxlevyprojects,RFP?sandothercontracts
- Ensurethatallpurchaserequisitionsareprocessedinatimelymanner
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required.
CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW
Coordinates matters related to procurement under management direction.
- Maintains accounts, budgets, contracts, agreements, and documentation related to the procurement process
- Analyzes procurement practices, procedures, and responsibilities, developing process documentation and identifying potential improvements
- Maintains College and University systems that manage and track procurement activities
- Assumes responsibility for selected procurement projects
- Performs related duties as assigned.
CUNY TITLE
Higher Education Assistant
FLSA
Non-exempt
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
$86,741 - $98,995 - Salary commensurate with education and experience.
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
HOW TO APPLY
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references (email and telephone). Please upload all materials as ONE DOCUMENT in doc, pdf, or rtf format.
You may only apply online through the CUNY.edu job board.
To apply:
Please go to www.CUNY.jobs.
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York College/CUNY is an EEO/AA/IRCA/ADA Employer.
CLOSING DATE
Revised - June 19, 2026
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID: 32033
Location: York College
