**All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).** **Working Title:** State Prog Admin Principal - ITS Contract and Purchasing Administrator **Institution:** Minnesota State System Office **Classification Title:** State Prog Admin Prin **Bargaining Unit / Union:** 214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees **City:** St. Paul **FLSA:** Non Job Exempt **Full Time / Part Time:** Full time **Employment Condition:** Classified - Unlimited **Salary Range:** $31.92 - $47.05 **Job Description** This position is responsible for establishing system wide information technology resources in IT contracting and procurement. This includes software license agreements and renewal information, coordinating Request for Proposals (RFPs), analysis and recommended plans for system-wide collaboration, coordination and expenditure control. This position provides oversight and guidance for technology related contracts in other system office departments and campuses. This position assists in budget development for the system office ITS division. **Minimum Qualifications** + Two (2) years of experience drafting or managing contracts or performing procurement or legal work. + Knowledge and experience with developing written request for proposal (RFP) and contract awards. + Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills sufficient to interact with others in a professional, respectful, and efficient manner. + Experience working with highly diverse individuals and groups. **Preferred Qualification** + Knowledge of and experience with the legal principles and practices applicable to contract law. + Knowledge of and experience with state laws pertaining to contracts. + Project management skills. + Experience managing IT sourcing and contracts. + Proven ability to manage and track multiple projects or contract renewals, ensuring deadlines are met through effective progress monitoring, organizational systems, and focused work strategies. + Experience handling complex negotiations, demonstrating effective techniques to overcome challenges and achieve positive outcomes, with a reflective ability to identify areas for improvement in future negotiations **Other Requirements** n/a **Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)** Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm **Telework (Yes/No)** Yes **About** Minnesota State is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing talented employees who serve our 270,000 students each year throughout the state. We have a vibrant and diverse system of 33 colleges and universities with 14,200 dedicated faculty and staff focused on student success. **Benefits Information:** At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously. **Desired Start Date:** 12-02-2024 **Position End Date:** 01-15-2025 **Open Date:** 11-18-2024 **Close Date:** 02-11-2025 **Posting Contact Name:** Shane Moore **Posting Contact Email:** mc0691rm@minnstate.edu