LVAIC – Director, Strategic Sourcing & Partnerships

The Lehigh Valley Association of Independent College (LVAIC) is a consortium of the colleges and universities in the Lehigh Valley of eastern Pennsylvania: Cedar Crest College, DeSales University, Lafayette College, Lehigh University, Moravian College, and Muhlenberg College. The staff members of LVAIC, working as a team, facilitate and advance collaborative initiatives of the organization. Key responsibilities of this position include collaborative program development, implementation and management. This position works closely with administrative functions within the member campuses to identify, develop and implement opportunities for enhancing services and reducing costs through shared services that maximize the resources of the member institutions through activities such as facilitating communities of practice. This position reports directly to the LVAIC Executive Director.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Development and Management (50%)

• Play a leading role in the identification, collection, analysis, and communication of necessary data across a range of activities, both academic and operational. Use relevant data to analyze costs and benefits of potential projects. Develops recommendations. Plan and implement projects and initiatives.

• Serve as project manager or team leader of cross functional teams for relevant projects related to, or emerging from, planning & analysis. Develop and manage project plans and budgets.

• Manage programs after implementation.

• Manage LVAIC Communities of Practice including recruiting members, facilitating meetings, developing and implementing professional development and other educational programs, contracting for services as appropriate.

Procurement (50%)

• Apply strategic sourcing principles to consortial activities.

• Coordinate collaborative procurement process including preparation of specification and bid documents, vendor negotiations, bid evaluations and analysis and contract document development.

• Manage all existing LVAIC contracts and vendor relationships.

• Generate productivity analysis and reports.

• Manage LVAIC contract database, records and communications.

• Coordinate all procurement for LVAIC office.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration or combination of Bachelor’s Degree and related work experience.

• 5 years working experience in contract development, analysis and or purchasing.

• Demonstrated expertise conducting financial and business analysis.

• Demonstrated negotiation expertise.

• Demonstrated project management skills.

• Demonstrated ability to achieve objectives through influence rather than direct authority across all levels of higher education organizations.

• Demonstrated ability to facilitate team building, foster communication, resolve conflict and build trust across groups.

• Broad knowledge of information technology, preferably in a higher education environment.

• Excellent verbal and written communications, demonstrated ability to present materials to small and large groups.

• Proficient in use of MS Office Suite tools including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, MS Project or other project management software

Preferred

• Demonstrated expertise with procurement process, technology and management tools.

• Demonstrated expertise with strategic sourcing principles.

• Experience implementing technology enabled business processes.

• Knowledge and expertise to acquire, manage, manipulate and analyze data and effectively report results.

• Understanding of XML and SQL; adept at queries and report writing; in collaboration with others, develop and maintain databases in support of basic office functions and communications.

If your experience qualifies you for this challenging position, please send your resume and a cover letter along with specific salary history and three professional references as instructed. Candidates should submit their qualifications electronically.

Email your qualifications to jobs@moravian.edu. Please combine cover letter, resume, and references into one (1) electronic document formatted as a PDF file - include Director, Strategic Sourcing & Partnerships in the email subject line.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until filled. Questions about the position may be directed to extension 610-861-1459. LVAIC is an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity and encouraging individuals from under-represented populations to apply.

Date:  May 6, 2013

Position: Director of Human Resources

Type: Full Time Professional Position

Schedule:  12 month position; 40 hours/week

Location:  Lawless Center (Center Valley Campus)

Scope:

The person in this position has responsibility for a comprehensive human resources program that fully supports the mission and overall strategic plan of the University.  Responsibilities include compensation and benefits analysis, planning and management; performance evaluation and salary administration; recruitment, employee training and development, and compliance with federal and state employment legislation.

Qualifications:

• A degree in business, human resources or personnel management.  PHR/SPHR certification, advanced degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides comparable knowledge.
• Minimum of five years of human resource leadership experience either as a human resource generalist, or in a related business field with direct personnel, benefits, employment law and governmental compliance reporting experience.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate team building, foster communication, resolve conflict and build trust across groups.
• Strong analytical and computer skills, with demonstrated expertise conducting financial and business analysis.
• Appreciation for and commitment to work within the many laws relating to human resource management.
• Dedicated to the mission of a small, Catholic, liberal arts institution
• Demonstrated commitment to a diverse workforce and the value of sustaining an ethical, mission-centered University culture

Send Resume To:

Office of Human Resources

hrrecruiting@desales.edu 

Please type Director of Human Resources in Subject Line

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

Date: April 24, 2013

Position: Data Assistant

Location: Enrollment Management

Type: Full Time Support Position

12 months per year, 40 hours per week

Scope:
The Data Assistant has the overall responsibility to ensure the smooth flow of communication between the University and traditional undergraduate prospective students during the Admissions process and until matriculation at DeSales University. Communication is advanced by the use of the Datatel system, phone, direct mail, electronic communication, and on campus events.

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite and experience with database systems
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects
• Must be proactive and have the ability to work with minimal supervision
• A congenial disposition and courteous manner is essential
• Sensitive to issues of ethnicity, disability, and diversity.
• Dedicated to the mission of a small, Catholic, liberal arts institution.

Send Resume To:

Office of Human Resources

Please put Data Assistant in the Subject Line

hrrecruiting@desales.edu 

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

Date: April 22, 2013

Position: Maintenance Mechanic

Location: Isenring

Type:  FT Non-Exempt position -  12 months per year, 40 hours per week, Second Shift

Scope: 
Responsibilities will include general repair and maintenance of heating, cooling, plumbing and electrical systems as directed.  Typical tasks include preventative maintenance, inspection and repair of mechanical equipment and building systems, painting and repair of walls, minor carpentry projects, snow removal, general electrical repairs, special event set-up, breakdown and coverage.  Assist other mechanical trades as required.

Qualifications:

•  High school diploma/GED completion with two years of trade or technical school training
• Strong HVAC background with three to five years relevant experience in commercial or HVAC
• Experience with electrical systems
• Possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license
• Will work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions; must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs. for intermittent periods
• Must be able to work overtime upon supervisor’s request
• Sensitive to issues of ethnicity, disability and diversity
• Dedicated to the mission of a small, Catholic, liberal arts institution 

Send Resume To:

Office of Human Resources

Please put Maintenance Mechanic in subject line

hrrecruiting@desales.edu

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

Date: April 9, 2013

Position: Manager of Enrollment Information Services

Type: Full Time Professional Position

Location:  Dooling Hall

Scope:

Enrollment Information Services maintains the integrity of the applicant database for the traditional undergraduate population of the university.  The position calls for overseeing the Communciations Management Module, supervising and training data processors, developing and managing the transition to a paperless application process  The manager acts as a liaison between Enrollment Management and Computer Aid personnel, represents Admissions at the regular Users Group meetings, and works with the design team in Institutional Advancement to organize direct mail initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Excellent knowledge of the Datatel System and other information systems required
• Ability to work on team projects and manage support staff
• Strong communication skills, including writing and speaking
• Flexibility to work occasional nights and weekends
• Physical ability to spend up to 8 hours a day at a computer work station
• Willingness to travel to training sites for Datatel training required
• Sensitive to issues of ethnicity, disability and diversity
• Dedicated to the mission of a small, Catholic, liberal arts institution

Send Resume To:

Office of Human Resources

hrrecruiting@desales.edu

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.