Responsible for coordinating and managing the complex reporting, and data analysis support for the NIU procurement team; managing the complex review of NIU procurement processes with the ultimate goal of increasing the quality and decreasing the cost of NIU purchases. This includes managing and monitoring procurement spend, vendor management system, small business subcontracting program, BEP, and data collection in accordance with University policies and procedures and, when applicable, state, local and federal government laws and regulations. This position is responsible for providing highly complex, administrative assistance to the Manager of Procurement Services, and implementing specific high-level administrative policies and procedures required for the accomplishment of the duties and responsibilities of the Procurement Services and Contract Management department. Perform a variety of duties which require a high degree of confidentiality, independent judgment, initiative, and follow through. Coordinate the review and analysis of purchase order requests, spend data, and trends, including procurement cost-savings.

Provide leadership for the unit’s financial and administrative functions. Oversee human resource processes and enter Human Resource Services transactions into the PeopleAdmin Portal. Serve as the primary designee for collective bargaining, conducted by Human Resource Services. Represent Campus Dining Services in labor management meetings. Represent Campus Dining Services at department bid meetings. Counsel Campus Dining staff in work and personnel matters. Prepare salaried time summaries. Serve as back-up Payroll contact for Division of Student Affairs. Coordinate corrective action investigations and resolution of grievances. Attend disciplinary hearings and investigations. Complete necessary Human Resource Services documentation for seasonal layoffs of Campus Dining staff. Enter all purchase requisitions and purchase orders into Procurement Services P2PO workflow. Adjust purchase orders based on need and budgetary constraints in consultation with budget and administrative leadership. Prepare interdepartmental billings for residential dining services. Prepare ad hoc financial analyses, develop financial models, and assist with other planning activities, including ensuring all dining management are equipped with appropriate uniforms.

Coordinate College recruiting, marketing, publicity, and organizational management of the College of Visual & Performing Arts, and for programs and events in the Schools of Art & Design, Music, and Theatre & Dance, as well as the Art Museum, and the Community School of the Arts. Support college communications strategy in coordination with the Marketing Director. Support the College's public relations, social media, and marketing activities. Support aspects of creating, producing, and distributing print and or electronic materials to the broad set of constituents and partners, internal and external. Work with the School Directors and School marketing personnel to collect information pertinent to marketing needs. Coordinate the tasks and various constituents involved in the preparation and presentation of events produced by the College. Assist in HR functions in the college and its three schools.

Provided advisement to the Vice President and provided leadership for the Division’s human resource functions for 22 departments. Contributing member of Divisional Exec Group for strategic planning and initiatives; mission, goals, vision, and core values; and change. Approved all internal and external paperwork for processing HR actions. Attended disciplinary hearings and investigations. Served as a liaison with the University’s Human Resource Services offices. Served as a resource to HR negotiators during labor contract negotiations. Represented SAEM in Labor Management meetings. Assisted in the investigation and resolution of grievances. Counseled Division staff in work and personnel matters. Prepared hourly and salaried time summaries.

Provided direct support and coordination of Human Resource Services (HRS) related functions within the Division of Student Affairs & Enrollment Management (SAEM). Conducted internal investigations of workplace issues. Reviewed and approved requests for discipline, fitness for duty evaluations, return to work plans, and discharges in coordination with SAEM management. Assisted with the Civil Service and Supportive Professional Staff search hiring processes and procedures. Assisted SAEM personnel with HRS paperwork processing as needed. Provided consultation and guidance to SAEM regarding HRS related policies and procedures.

Advised and provided support to the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs. Managed and developed confidential information and systems, including maintaining institutional, historical, and personnel records. Oversaw planning and implementation of special events for the Division. Supervised student workers. Provided support and assistance for hiring/search committees.

Advised and provided support to the Assistant Vice President for Student Services. Managed and developed confidential information and systems, including maintaining institutional, historical, and personnel records. Oversaw planning and implementation of special events for the Division. Supervised student workers. Provided support and assistance for hiring/search committees.

Administration, coordination, and direction of traditional and special events in which alumni participate. Assisted in updating the Alumni website, social media and other alumni related communications. Cooperated with general faculty, staff, administrators, and students in their requests and other activities as they related, either directly or indirectly, to the interest of alumni. Responsible for other special projects as assigned by the Dean.

Supervise the Human Resource Service Center staff and students. Primary contact person for university tuition waivers for NIU and all other Illinois state university employees and dependents. Responsible for hourly payroll reporting and salaried benefit utilization reporting for HRS. Proficient in Microsoft Office software applications. Working knowledge of PeopleSoft – Human Resource module. UNIV101 co-instructor. Past Mentor for NIU First Year Connections.

Total operating of the Floral Department. Managerial duties included hiring, training, supervising and evaluating part-time floral staff. Accounting of sales, budgeting, and reconciling of accounts. General duties included floral designing, contacting wholesalers on a daily basis, ordering and merchandising floral product. Extensive customer contact in regard to wedding and special event planning.

Instructed horticulture majors in Basic Floral Design. Course structure was three hours of lecture with a three-hour weekly lab.