When extending an offer, Colgate University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations.

Current Benefits
Colgate University is proud to offer in-depth, competitive benefits that support the health and wellbeing of our employees and their family. The majority of benefits are effective on the date of hire.
We pride ourselves on the scope and quality of the benefits offered to our employees. We invite candidates to visit our Benefits page to learn more about our generous benefits package, which includes but is not limited to:

Health and Wellness:
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, behavioral health benefits, disability and life insurance, 403 B Retirement with employer core and matching contributions.

Paid Time Off:
Vacation time (varies based on position classification), sick time, 13.5 holidays including a Winter Recess between Christmas and New Year's and 3 floating holidays.

Paid Family Leave:
After six months of employment, employees become eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid time off up to 67% of salary to a state maximum for bonding with a newborn, adopted or foster child, caring for a family member with a serious health condition or to help after a family member has been deployed to active military duty abroad.

Continuing Education and Professional Development:
Employees and their spouse/domestic partner may take up to 2 courses per semester at Colgate, tuition free with a $20 per course registration fee.
Funding for work related courses to obtain an undergraduate or graduate degree related to your current position.
After 7 years of service in an eligible position an employee's eligible children may be awarded up to half of Colgate's tuition to attend an accredited college, university or trade school of their choice.

Along with a generous benefits package, additional perks unique to Colgate University include but are not limited to free on campus parking, free gym membership with discounts for family members, reduced Seven Oaks Golf Course memberships, University Bookstore discount, free library access, 3 free tickets for any regular season athletic home event, access to Colgate owned Bewkes Center and Glendening Boathouse, free access to all cultural events.

Accountable for the timely and accurate processing and itemization of all capital assets, salvage, and surplus inventory to ensure that the University's best interests are covered. Accountable for accurately disseminating available inventory through various internal and external websites/online auctions and coordinating the pickup of items to be sold. Accountable for scheduling the removal of surplus inventory from campus buildings during capital renovation projects, while working within the confines of the renovation schedule. Ensures funds from sales are submitted to Accounting on time and that prompt credit to departments for sales is conducted. Ensures that the inventory of all capital items for the campus is routinely conducted, is up to date, and accurately reflected in the Capital Asset Report. Responsible for the coordination and management of off-site salvage inventory and its disposal. Responsible for contributing to cost efficient measures and continuous improvement of University surplus strategies. Responsible for campus wide training of salvage procedures. Accountable for communicating with the general public regarding salvage questions and procedures.

Ability to use Banner Finance for both capital asset inventory management as well as assigned purchasing work as a Junior Buyer.

Accountable for the oversight and integrity of assigned acquisition, control/audit activities and timely processing of payments for capital asset, salvage, and surplus property support services. Accountable for the acquisition of materials, support, and performance of suppliers that support capital asset, salvage, surplus property operations. Responsible for the administration and monitoring of select suppliers, ensuring their performance is acceptable and in compliance with all Colgate specifications including quality, delivery, and pricing. Effectively control Colgate's property and capital asset inventory demands, maintaining proper records (for audit / compliance) while minimizing the amount of material warehoused. Accountable for the integrity, accuracy and the proper dispensation of capital assets, salvage, and surplus.

Accountable for working collegially with all personnel, facilities management, budget and accounting office and purchasing department in the effective and efficient operations of the capital asset, salvage, and surplus operations with established protocols to ensure timely procurement and payment.

Accountable for the maintaining effective systems and records of contracts & property.
Accountable for providing assistance on other financial related and/or data analysis for all customers, including but not limited to budget monitoring, preparation, and projections duties as required.

Specific responsibilities, may include:

Demonstrated ability to consistently execute surplus and capital asset inventory processes. Demonstrated ability to procure goods/services using defined best practices.

Ability to conduct moderately complex financial analysis. Ability to summarize results into formats and visualizations that are easy to consume and understand. Ability to interpret and provide meaningful insights of moderately complex financial analysis.

Demonstrated familiarity with Colgate accounting procedures sufficient to properly document budget changes. Demonstrated ability to keep organized systems for contracts.

Demonstrated ability to effectively use relevant purchasing and procurement tools including designated online auction sites and web content management system software.

Demonstrated skill in proper customer service with all departments and stakeholders of the purchasing function

Demonstrated ability to interpret and follow contractual requirements related to vendor relationships.

Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize all university productivity applications (e.g. MS Office, Concur, EMS, CMS, and Google) to include: collecting, updating, formatting and organizing moderately complex data such as sorts, filters, charts, pivot tables, all basic to intermediate level formulae, table of content formatting, mail merges, track changes and other similar features. Demonstrated ability to efficiently leverage standard office software to manage calendars, contacts and email correspondence for department staff

Demonstrated ability to utilize relevant data systems/software, e.g. Enterprise Resource Planning tool (Banner), Business Intelligence (Tableau), and Facilities business system. Demonstrated mastery to enter, manipulate, query and export all data sets used in day-to-day situations. Demonstrated ability to use all day-to-day and core functionality of all relevant systems.

Demonstrated ability to create, recommend and implement effective processes. Demonstrated mastery of commonly used Colgate administrative policies and practices. Has knowledge sufficient to follow administrative procedures and processes that are most critical to the department. Has knowledge sufficient to train others on all core and common administrative procedures. Has knowledge sufficient to create desktop aids or guides in the execution of common administrative procedures and processes. Demonstrated ability to effectively pull together sensitive and moderately complex data and information into an organized and cohesive product.

Takes responsibility for decisions, performance, and outcomes; behaves in a responsible manner with a positive attitude; shows self-awareness and openness to feedback.

Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills; shares information and seeks input from others; adapts communication to diverse audiences; protects private and confidential information.

Analyzes and prioritizes situations to identify and solve problems; generates solutions to improve efficiency and quality; involves others in solving problems and making decisions; factors organizational goals into decisions; makes clear, transparent, and timely decisions.

Responds positively to changing university initiatives and readily adapts behavior to maintain effective performance; understands the long-term direction of the university and can relate this to departmental area; adapts to new methodologies; identifies and acts on areas where change is appropriate.

Applies skills and knowledge to provide a climate to achieve departmental and organizational success; balances individual and department goals; helps others perform at their best; builds productive relationships to enhance individual and organizational effectiveness; treats others with respect; resolves conflicts among team members.

Generates, explores, encourages, and implements innovative ways of creating strategic value for the university, division, department, and individual level; critically assesses the effectiveness of new initiatives.

Demonstrates respect for people and their differences; understands the benefits of a diverse workforce; earns the trust and respect of others; includes and welcomes others; works to understand the perspective of others; promotes opportunities to experience diversity within our community.

Understands the impact of decision making and personal behavior in achieving the university's commitment to a sustainable and carbon-neutral campus; supports and advances the university's sustainability initiatives; influences others to use sustainable practices.

Some capital asset or purchasing training is preferred.

An Associate's is required, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable skills have been obtained.

A Bachelor's degree is preferred.

A current valid driver's license, in accordance with the University's Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Use Policy is required.

CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS

The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: . Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at .