Director of Contract Compliance, Administration & Finance, Hybrid

Posting Start Date: 8/13/26

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors

Job Overview

Responsible for managing the Office of Contract Compliance, including oversight and adherence to contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and institutional policies related to procurement and supplier agreements. This role involves monitoring compliance with federal and state regulations, developing policies and procedures, conducting risk assessments, and fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Functions

• Develop, implement, and monitor compliance with university policies and procedures related to procurement and supplier agreements. Conduct risk assessments when appropriate.
• Direct and manage all activities of the Office of Contract Compliance (e.g., compliance, vendors, and prevailing wages).
• Ensure compliance with university policies and guidelines.
• Develop annual term contracts of high-dollar volume.
• Assist and ensure compliance with the State of Ohio Wage & Hour Division by investigating complaints alleging payroll performance issues with those vendors maintaining contracts with the University of Cincinnati.
• Oversee the compliance review of all grants awarded to the university.
• Prepare and present reports to the State and university and external entities.
• Keep abreast of current contract compliance guidelines.
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

• Seven (7) years of related experience.
• One (1) year supervision experience.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:

Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: $101,700 dependent on candidate experience

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page.

Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider "easy apply" applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at [email protected].

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