Director, Contract Management and Vending Services

Posting Details
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Position Information
Job Number MAN00140P

Position Title Director, Contract Management and Vending Services

Position Type Classified Administrator

Percentage Employee

Number of Months Assignment 12

Starting Date As soon as possible

Current Work Schedule
Monday\- Friday 8:00 a.m.\- 5:00 p.m.

Days and hours of employment may change depending on District needs.

Salary Range Management Salary 47

Salary
$144,396/ Annually

Successful candidate will start at Step 1 except in cases where District deems appropriate.

Shift Differential

FLSA Exempt

Location Main Campus

Department Contract Management and Vending Services (Dept)

Open Date 03/04/2026

Closing Date 04/04/2026

Open Until Filled No

About Rio Hondo College
About Río Hondo College

Río Hondo College welcomes and embraces all students in their educational and career pathways. As a Hispanic\-Serving Institution (HSI), our College has a student population of 22,000, of which 18,000 are Latinx students. We were the first college in Los Angeles County to provide two years of free tuition to first\-time, full\-time college students through our Río Promise program. We are proud to acknowledge that many of our students have transferred to high ranked institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, USC and UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, Cal State LA, Cal State Long Beach, and Whittier College to name a few.

Strengths

Our caring and dedicated student\-centered staff, faculty, and administrators are devoted to the advancement of educational justice, equity, and opportunity for all our students. Our College’s 900 employees, with close to 600 faculty, hold themselves accountable for the academic success of disproportionately impacted student populations. Our entire staff, with unwavering team collaboration, work hard to ensure our students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color.

Río Hondo College is committed to the recruitment of qualified and diverse employees who are dedicated to our students’ success. We recognize that diversity in an academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are steadfast in our hiring practices and staff development processes which reinforce the goals of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Our practices and processes also support the importance of a workforce that reflects the community and the diverse student population we serve.

Río Hondo College employs approximately 55% tenured track faculty of color; 60% part\-time faculty of color; 85% classified staff of color; and 50% administrators of color.

Río Hondo College offers 30 associate degrees that guarantee transfer (ADTs) to Cal State Universities, a bachelor’s degree in Automotive Technology, more than 60 certificates, a Pathway to Law School, dual enrollment with K\-12 districts, state championship speech \& debate team, top\-notch athletic teams, student leadership opportunities, travel abroad experiences and more.

In collaboration with the communities in Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, El Monte, South El Monte, Whittier, portions of Norwalk, La Mirada, Downey, La Puente, the City of Industry, Los Nietos and Avocado Heights, Río Hondo College provides an exceptional academic curriculum to meet the unique needs of our region and strengthen our communities.

Basic Function
Under general administrative direction, to provide leadership and direction; to plan, manage, and oversee the activities and operations of the Purchasing and Contracts Division including fixed assets, vendor services, warehouse, mail room, printing, phones, and equipment maintenance; to coordinate assigned activities with other District divisions and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex professional support to the Vice President of Finance and Business.

Minimum Qualifications
Experience:

Three years of responsible professional purchasing experience.

Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Training:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. A Master’s degree is desirable.

Equivalencies

Essential Duties
Provide leadership and direction and assume full management responsibility for Purchasing and Contracts Division services and activities including fixed assets, vendor services, warehouse, mail room, printing, phones, and equipment maintenance.

Manage the development and implementation of Purchasing and Contracts Division goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned service area; establish, within District policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; allocate resources accordingly.

Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assess and monitor work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct the implementation of changes.

Represent the Purchasing and Contracts Division to other District divisions and outside agencies; explain and interpret Purchasing and Contracts Division programs, policies, and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive, significant, and controversial issues.

Select, train, motivate, counsel, and evaluate Purchasing and Contracts Division personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to develop skills and abilities.

Plan, direct, and coordinate the Purchasing and Contracts Division’s work plan; meet with management staff to identify and resolve problems; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures.

Manage and participate in the development and administration of the Purchasing and Contracts Division budget; direct the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; direct the monitoring of and approve expenditures; direct the preparation of and implement budgetary adjustments as necessary.

Coordinate Purchasing and Contracts Division activities with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations.

Provide staff assistance to the President and District Board; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.

Conduct a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommend modifications to Purchasing and Contracts programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate.

Develop and maintain construction contracts; report to State agencies on compliance and/or change; prepare documentation for Federal and State claims or matching funds for construction projects and equipment.

Develop and maintain a hazardous materials program which complies with applicable laws.

Oversee the operations and services of telecommunications and mail systems and services.

Supervise, monitor, coordinate, and develop RFP’s, RFQ’s, quotes, and bids, including public works projects.

Coordinate risk management activities, including liability and insurance.

Coordinate and manage fixed assets, central stores, and warehousing.

Monitor, coordinate, and manage contract services, including book store and food services.

Develop, apply, and evaluate effective approaches to implement the policies of the Rio Hondo Community College District relating to program and workforce diversity in order to fulfill the core academic mission of the District and serve its diverse community.

Provide effective leadership and direction to recruitment and retention efforts to further workforce diversity policies of the District.

Participate on a variety of boards and commissions; attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of purchasing and contracts.

Promote equal opportunity and student and gender equity to effectively serve the District’s diverse community.

Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints.

Administer applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Supervision Exercised
Exercises direct supervision over professional, technical, and administrative support staff.

Other Job Related Duties
KNOWLEDGE OF:* Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a comprehensive Purchasing and Contracts program.
* Organization and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of Purchasing and Contracts programs, policies, and operational needs.
* Modern and complex principles and practices of Purchasing and Contracts program development and administration.
* Risk management principles and concepts.
* Negotiation and contract management principles and concepts.
* Warehousing and central stores principles and concepts.
* Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
* Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
* Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
* Safe driving principles and practices.

SKILL TO:
* Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software.
* Operate a motor vehicle safely.

ABILITY TO:
* Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for the Purchasing and Contracts Division.
* Develop, implement, and administer goals, objectives, and procedures for providing effective and efficient Purchasing and Contracts services.
* Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of professional, technical, and administrative support personnel; delegate authority and responsibility.
* Select, supervise, motivate, counsel, train, and evaluate staff.
* Identify and respond to Purchasing and Contracts issues, concerns, and needs.
* Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of Purchasing and Contracts goals.
* Research, analyze, and evaluate new Purchasing and Contracts service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
* Prepare and administer large and complex budgets; allocate limited resources in a cost effective manner.
* Prepare clear and concise administrative and Purchasing and Contracts reports.
* Interpret and apply the policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to Purchasing and Contracts programs and functions.
* Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
* Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Job Related and Essential Qualifications

Foreign Degrees
Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an Evaluation Service prior to the closing date. Certification must be attached with copies of transcripts.

License Certificates/Credentials
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license.

A CPM Certificate is desirable.

Desired Qualifications

Working Conditions
Special Requirements:

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

Ability to work in a standard office environment including ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, and lift 20 lbs.; ability to travel to different sites and locations.

Position Description
Applications are currently being accepted for Director, Contract Management and Vending Services.

Application Procedure
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. PT on the closing date.

Applicants must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed.* Rio Hondo College online application (which includes supplemental questions)
* Résumé/Curriculum Vitae
* Complete transcripts of all colleges/university studies, including degree earned (copies will be accepted) NOTE: Transcripts from multiples colleges/universities may need to be scanned as one document, then uploaded.
* PAPERAPPLICATIONSANDAPPLICATIONMATERIALSSENTVIAMAIL, FAX, OR EMAILWILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED.
* NOTETHATALLCORRESPONDENCE, INCLUDINGINTERVIEWINVITATIONS, WILL BE SENTVIAEMAIL.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information
* The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires the District obtain documentation from every individual who is employed which verifies identity and authorizes his/her right to work in the United States.
* Successful candidate is responsible for verifying all prior work experience and providing all academic transcripts for purposes of salary placement.
* As a condition of employment, the selected applicant must provide a set of fingerprints (at the applicant’s expense) taken by an official LiveScan agency.
* Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial employment (The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
* For positions requiring a valid California driver’s license, proof of insurability is required.
* Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for position), or the interview, please notify the Human Resources Office.
* A copy of this announcement will be provided in Braille to visually impaired applicants upon request.

Commitment to DiversityAll applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.

Cancel RTF PolicyWE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO RE\-OPEN, RE\-ADVERTISE, DELAY OR CANCEL FILLING THIS POSITION.

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL FUTURE VACANCIES.

EEO Statement
Rio Hondo College is committed to employing qualified administrators, faculty and staff members who are dedicated to student success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. The Board is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and provide equal consideration for all qualified candidates.