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## Director Business Services and Risk ManagementApplylocations: Spartanburg, South Carolinatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 6 Days Agojob requisition id: JR100171Wofford College is seeking a **Director of Business Services and Risk Management**. The Director of Business Services and Risk Management provides leadership and oversight for the College’s procurement, vendor management, business services, and risk management functions. This position is responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures that support operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, effective risk mitigation, and exceptional service to the campus community. The Director oversees key vendor relationships, including food service and bookstore operations, manages the campus post office, and leads institutional efforts related to emergency preparedness and risk management best practices.Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director of Business Services and Risk Management is a full-time, exempt position with a normal work schedule of 37.5 hours per week. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.**Duties and Responsibilities*** Manages relationship between the College and food service and campus bookstore vendors, ensuring high standards and exemplary customer service to faculty, staff and students* Develops, implements and monitors policies and procedures governing the College’s procurement process* Reviews leasing and purchasing contracts, and presents them to appropriate Vice President for approval* Supervise and manage the campus post office to ensure effective and efficient service to students, faculty and staff* Leads the process for monitoring the College’s compliance with risk management policies, procedures and best practices in the industry* Coordinates, as applicable, with the College's dedicated risk manager at EIIA insurance consortium and external legal counsel* With the assistance and cooperation of other departments, facilitates compliance with applicable laws and regulations* Chairs the College’s emergency preparedness committee* Communicates with, trains and builds relationships with department heads and buyers* Proactively seeks to enhance knowledge of industry best practices and College processes to identify ways to reduce cost and increase efficiency* Maintains and monitors compliance with the College’s travel and expense reimbursement and purchasing card policies* Establishes and maintains internal website containing important procurement and risk management documents for use by the College community* Maintains and develops vendor relationships for the College* Assists co-workers and supervisors with other tasks and duties as assigned**Required Skills/Abilities*** Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to implement and manage change within an organization* Systems experience with accounting software, as well as advanced knowledge of computer applications, especially Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office Suite products* Strong business sense with proven ability to oversee projects and negotiate with external vendors* Ability to work independently to address non-routine problems or challenges* Excellent organizational skills and ability to advance ideas through to implementation* Experience within higher education or non-profit environment and experience with Workday ERP system preferred* Certified Purchasing Manager preferred**Education/Experience*** Bachelor's degree required, degree in a business-related field preferred* 5-10 years experience in a related field, experience in higher education strongly preferred**ABOUT WOFFORD COLLEGE**Wofford College, established in 1854, is a private liberal arts residential college located a few blocks north of downtown Spartanburg, South Carolina. Wofford offers 27 major fields of study to a student body of nearly 1,800 undergraduates and is nationally known for the strength of its academic program, outstanding faculty, and study abroad participation. Wofford is home to one of the nation’s 290 Phi Beta Kappa chapters. The college community supports 19 NCAA Division I athletics teams and numerous student organizations, including honor societies, professional organizations, faith-based organizations, Greek life, and club sports.**SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA**Spartanburg is located in upstate South Carolina, 30 miles east of Greenville, South Carolina, an hour from Charlotte, North Carolina, and three hours east of Atlanta, Georgia. Historic Charleston and the South Carolina coast are three hours away, and Wofford sits an hour south of the artistic, culinary hub of Asheville, North Carolina. Spartanburg is a growing, diverse community that supports six college and university campuses along with numerous civic arts and cultural associations. It became the first city in South Carolina to join the Government Alliance on Race and Equity and, in 2012, became one of five cities nationally to participate in the 10-year Wellville program, a national nonprofit initiative dedicated to improving equitable well-being in U.S. cities. Spartanburg and Wofford partner on multiple community equity initiatives, including the Northside Initiative, which has brought together a diverse group of citizens to revitalize a neighborhood in ways that don’t reproduce the harm of earlier urban renewal programs.**EEO STATEMENT**Wofford College values diversity within our students, faculty and staff and strives to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people. Wofford College does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For information about Wofford’s Title IX compliance, visit wofford.edu/administration/title-ix. It is the policy of Wofford College to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities for employment. If you require any accommodations to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact HumanResources@Wofford.edu. #J-18808-Ljbffr