Director, Contract Compliance, Hybrid Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors > Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University's overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati. Job Overview Direct and manage all activities related to State requirements for prevailing wage administration in public capital improvements contracts, support the state, federal and university's equal opportunity requirements of contractors, establish large volume, high dollar contracts for university-wide purchases, and assist the university in meeting community relationship interests by providing central advocacy for diversity in suppliers. Essential Functions 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. Collect and maintain payroll reporting compliance reviews to ascertain whether contractors are complying with the EEO provisions of their contracts. 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. Maintain a liaison with internal and external entities in order to develop and implement supplier diversity inclusion policies. Prepare and present reports to the State and university and external entities (e.g., Minority Businesses, Women-owned businesses). Provide training and guidance to university units on the importance and use of minority suppliers; train and inform minority businesses about opportunities and how to compete for business at the university. Keep abreast of current contract compliance guidelines. Represent the university in supplier diversity outreach and other internal and external efforts. 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 a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE. Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience. Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage. Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program. Financial security via our life and long-term disability insur