Posting DetailsPosting Summary
Job Title Assistant Director, Administration
Division Division of Finance & Administration
Department Procurement & Property Control Department
Work Status Full Time
Position Category Staff
FLSA Exempt
Pay Range Exempt
Salary Range $130,000 - $140,000 / year
Fund Source State Support
Job Summary The Assistant Director, Administration, serves as a senior leader within the Office of Procurement and Property Control. The position oversees administrative procurement functions, including the Corporate Purchasing Card program, MBE compliance, MPIA, and property control. The role works in partnership with the Assistant Director, Operations, to ensure efficient, compliant procurement execution and supports the Director in strategic planning, reporting, and staff leadership.
Job Duties Duties & Responsibilities:- Directs administrative procurement functions (p-card, socioeconomic program reporting and compliance, MPIA, supplier diversity, policies and SOPs, property control)
- Supervises and evaluates staff
- Maintains policies and SOPs
- Oversees inventory, property control, and record retention
- Manages the MPIA process
- Prepares metrics and audit reports
- Oversees BPW submissions
- Leads supplier diversity initiatives, including MBE/VSBE participation and SBR/SBPP designation tracking, outreach strategy, and compliance reporting
- Oversees property control lifecycle (inventory audits, surplus disposition, asset tracking compliance)
Requested Minimum Qualifications Education:The successful candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from an accredited college or university.
Experience:Five years of procurement experience in a central procurement office or equivalent; two years at a management level (supervising supervisors) in a central procurement office.
Other Preferences for Consideration Three years of the above-stated experience in a state of Maryland agency and/or higher education setting
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities - Ability to interpret and apply Morgan State University Procurement Policies & Procedures, Maryland procurement law, and COMAR regulations
- Knowledge of principles and best practices for contract administration and supply chain management
- Experience with eProcurement systems (e.g., Jaggaer, PeopleSoft, Workday)
- Ability to lead audit responses (internal, legislative, BPW)
- Demonstrated experience managing p-card programs and compliance frameworks
- Experience with supplier diversity / MBE compliance reporting in a public sector environment
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with tight deadlines and work independently, with consultative supervision
- Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, including high-level public meetings
- Competence in analyzing data to improve department management and institutional compliance
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number ST01606
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Open Date 07/01/2026
Application Review DateJob Close Date 07/31/2026
Special Instructions to Applicant Please enter two professional references on the References page of the application.
