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Director of Illinois Procurement Techincal Assistance Center QC/IIRA
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Position Number: 1312279
Location: Macomb, IL
Position Type: Business

Director of Illinois Procurement Techinal Assistance Center QC/IIRA

About Western Illinois University:
Western Illinois University, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, serves nearly 10,000 students at its traditional, residential four-year campus in Macomb, IL and its metropolitan, non-residential campus in Moline, IL. Compliance to state and federal hiring standards is coordinated through WIU's Office of Equal Opportunity & Access.

Western Illinois University is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including, but not limited to, minorities, veterans, women and individuals with disabilities. WIU has a non-discrimination policy that includes discrimination based on an individual's membership in the following classes: sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other classes protected by state or federal law.

Job Description:
APPOINTMENT: October 1, 2018

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Director of the Procurement Technical Assistance Center manages the operations of the PTAC, which includes conducting research and consulting to help business clients sell goods and services to local, state, and federal government agencies. The Center also assists companies to secure subcontracts with prime contractors selling to government.
The primary task of the PTAC Director is to:
* Conduct research, including on-site client surveys, to assess the potential of a firm to perform successfully in the federal, state, or local procurement market.
* Conduct research, using reference material, government publications, and contacts with federal and non-federal buying installations, to identify the segments of the government procurement market that match each firm's product mix and administrative and technical capabilities.
* Conduct research to identify and provide procurement leads to firms to market their products and/or services to federal, state, and local agencies.
* Conduct research to identify, establish, and then maintain contacts within the federal, state, and local acquisition system, and call on these contacts for help in assisting firms.
* Provide guidance to firms to help them complete required government forms and understand procurement regulations and guidelines. The incumbent employee will be expected to:
Review government requirements and contract terms with firms and explain the meaning and significance of these requirements and terms.
Provide specifications and standards to firms and assists them in understanding solicitation requirements.
Conduct research and undergo training to ensure that PTAC director has the latest information regarding the dynamic nature of local, state, and federal government procurement systems.
* Follow up and assist in all aspects of government contracting from contract award through successful contract completion.
* Develop and maintain relationships with area manufacturers seeking qualified suppliers for programs such as the Small Business Set-Aside or the Business Enterprise Program.
* Promote the programs and services of the Illinois PTAC through referral sources such as chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, public presentations and newsletters and other activities, which are directed to current and potential contractors.
* Document Illinois PTAC related activities and assists in the preparation of required reports and budgets.

RANK & SALARY: This is a full-time, 12-month, renewable position contingent upon funds and performance. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Negotiable, commensurate with experience. Western Illinois University offers a competitive benefits package including domestic partner benefits. For full benefit information visit: http://www.wiu.edu/vpas/human_resources/benefits/.

Requirements:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor's Degree or a minimum of two-years' experience with the PTAC program or experience working with local manufacturers on procurement issues. Candidates must possess strong communication skills - both oral and written; experience with basic computer programs including word processing and spreadsheets; and a sincere interest in working with client firms to assist in their growth and employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's Degree in a business field.

For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body).

Additional Information:
THE DEPARTMENT: The Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs (IIRA) was established in 1989 to monitor rural conditions, evaluate public policies, and provide vital information, resources, training and technical assistance to rural communities. With a staff of 25, including 15 Masters level and Ph.D. specialists, the IIRA offers a variety of programs and services designed to strengthen community planning, build local capacity, empower local officials, and improve the quality of life in rural areas. For more information, visit www.iira.org.

THE UNIVERSITY: Recognized as a "Best Midwestern College" by the Princeton Review for 14 consecutive years and as one of 37 public universities ranked a top tier "Best Midwestern University" by U.S.News & World Report, Western Illinois University (WIU) serves nearly 10,000 students at its traditional residential campus in Macomb and its metropolitan, non-residential location in Moline, Illinois.

The WIU-Macomb and -Quad Cities campuses are comprised of accomplished faculty, state-of-the-art technology and facilities, and a wide range of academic and extracurricular opportunities. Western is a comprehensive university offering 66 undergraduate and 38 graduate degree programs, which includes an Ed.D. in educational leadership and aPh.D. inenvironmental studies. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1, the University's 566 full-time faculty members teach 96 percent of all undergraduate and graduate courses, in addition to eight pre-professional degree programs and 19 certificate programs.

Western offers a broad-based athletics program, sponsoring 19 NCAA Division I intercollegiate varsity sports. Football competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision through the Missouri Valley Football Conference; all other varsity sports compete at the Division I level through The Summit League. WIU is the cultural center of the region. University Libraries house an extensive collection and offer online database access to thousands of academic periodic journals and publications.

WIU-Macomb, IL (Student Population: 8,109): A traditional, residential four-year campus with select graduate programs, including a doctorate in education, WIU-Macomb is located in the heart of west central Illinois in Macomb (population 20,000). Macomb is an Amtrak city with twice-daily service to Chicago. Macomb is located approximately 75 miles from the Quad Cities International Airport (Moline, IL) and 70 miles from the Greater Peoria Regional Airport (Peoria, IL).

WIU-Quad Cities (Student Population: 1,332): The only public university in the Quad Cities area, WIU-QC offers select undergraduate and graduate programs, including a doctorate in education and a doctorate in environmental studies, at its metropolitan, non-residential campus in Moline, IL (population 44,000). The Quad Cities (population 376,000) rests on the banks of the Mississippi River and is comprised of Moline and Rock Island in western Illinois and Davenport and Bettendorf in eastern Iowa. Moline, Illinois is home to the Quad Cities International Airport.

Application Instructions:
APPLICATION: Complete applications include:
1) a letter of application
2) current curriculum vita or resume
3) the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three current professional references
4) copies of unofficial academic transcripts and any certifications/licenses required, official copieswill be requested of selected candidate

Please upload the requested documents by clicking APPLY NOW or by navigating to the WIU Employment page at the following URL http://www.wiu.edu/employment/

**Note** In order to upload Individual documents must be under 2 MB in size.

Screening will begin on October 25, 2018 and continue until the position is filled.

Western Illinois University endeavors to provide a safe environment for its employees and students and requires candidates to submit to a background investigation upon offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon compliance with University policies and procedures relating to the receipt and evaluation of information contained in the background investigation.

Questions regarding the search may be directed to: Jim Boyd at JC-Boyd@wiu.edu

For assistance with the online application system contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309)298-1977 or via email at eoa-office@wiu.edu.

To Apply, visit:
https://wiu.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=103634