Specialist - Procurement & Risk
Job ID: 291446
Location: GHC - Floyd Campus
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us
Georgia Highlands College is a multi-campus, state college member of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, it now serves more than 6,000 students in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama across its five locations in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, and Dallas. GHC currently offers over 30 areas of study with associate degree and bachelor's degree options both in the classroom and online.
We are a growing and progressive institution with opportunities for great employees to grow in a fast-paced and challenging work environment that encourages employee wellness and overall success. Our combined efforts at GHC have led to numerous awards, honors, and countless stories of success for students and employees. This includes our most recent honor of being recognized as one of the semifinalists for the 2023 and 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.
Job Summary
The Procurement and Risk Specialist will oversee the organization's comprehensive insurance and risk management program to assess and identify risks that could impede the reputation, safety, security, or financial success of the organization. This position will assist in the procurement of over $10 million in purchases annually, ensuring all the activities related to the procurement of goods and services are performed in strict accordance with all Federal, State, Board of Regents, and GHC policies, rules, regulations and sound business practices.
This position is at our Cartersville Campus.
Responsibilities
• Is responsible to understand, support and carry out the college's mission, vision, and values and comply with mandates and regulations of government and accrediting bodies.
• Conducts risk assessments, collects and analyzes documentation, statistics, reports, and market trends.
• Establishes policies and procedures to identify and address risks in the organizations services and departments.
• Reviews and assesses risk management policies and protocols; makes recommendations and implements modifications and improvements.
• Manages the monitoring and reporting of risks, including automobile liability and property, personal injury, and workers compensation claims
• Recommends and implements risk management solutions such as insurance, safety and security policies, business continuity plans, or recovery measures.
• Reviews and analyzes metrics and data such as cash flow, inventory, breakage, and employee activity that could uncover fraudulent behavior.
• Drafts risk reports and proposals in accordance with BOR and DOAS policies and procedures
• Conducts and maintains the institution's inventory for all locations
• Responsible for the asset management and surplus property processes
• Serves as the back-up point of contact for all purchasing-related activities, including providing advice and recommendations on contract development, purchasing policies, procedures and administrative issues, serving as the liaison between the college and the Board of Regents, Department of Administrative Services, state officials, and all college suppliers
• Ensures all purchasing-related activities are consistent with the Board of Regents, College, State and/or Federal law, rules, regulations, and sound business practices
• Serves as a procurement buyer for institutional purchases including the institutional procurement card
• Responsible for the asset management and surplus property processes
• Maintains internal procedures manual for procurement
• Assists with the vendor maintenance of the college
• Communicates with departmental staff on all campuses regarding purchases and risk management
• Conducts training in purchasing and risk management procedures
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a bachelor's degree in a course of study related to the occupational field
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years of experience or service
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Proposed Salary
This is a Full Time, fully benefitted position
The annual salary is $52,118.00
This is an on-site position at our Floyd Campus
Required Documents to Attach
Cover Letter
Resume
Unofficial Transcripts (official transcripts may be required if hired)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
• Knowledge of GHC and Board of Regents purchasing policies and procedures
• Knowledge of State of Georgia purchasing policies and procedures
• Knowledge of State of Georgia Risk Management policies and procedures
• Skill to make timely decisions
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs
• Skill in decision making and problem solving
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public
• Skill in oral and written communication; strong phone and verbal communication skills along with active listening
Apply Before Date
Applications will be reviewed as received
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources by email at mailto: jobs@highlands.edu?subject=Job%20Opening%20Questions
For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email mailto:support@usg.edu.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Highlands College, as determined by Georgia Highlands College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Highlands College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Other Information
This is a Position of Trust
Some Driving may be needed
The Assistant Vice President for Finance and Administration assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results.
This position has no direct supervision for positions within the department.
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