Kenyon College is conducting a search for a qualified candidate to fill the position of Technology Purchasing Coordinator (TPC) in the Information Technology department. This is a full-time, permanent, benefit-eligible position.
About Us: Join our Team!
Kenyon College, one of the nation’s finest liberal arts colleges, is a small school where academic excellence and a strong sense of community go hand in hand. Kenyon’s beautiful hilltop campus is located in Gambier, OH, 45 miles northeast of Columbus, OH. Kenyon enrolls 1800 undergraduate students, all of whom live on campus the entire time they are students at Kenyon.
The Information Technology (IT) department is an inclusive group committed to ensuring all students, faculty, staff, alumni, and other campus partners have a safe, productive, enjoyable, and meaningful experience with college technology. We provide creative solutions, responsive services, and reliable, secure access to an enabling infrastructure. The IT team is an encouraging environment where we grow, learn, and pursue our craft. We are helpful, kind, friendly, and respectful of all. We enjoy a sense of humor--something we find essential to our success. We make our work fun whenever possible! Work/life balance is valued here: we love our work but understand that there is more to life. Professional development and diversity are also valued here: we continually learn new skills, grow in our understanding of the world around us, and explore new technologies.
About the Position: Do Work that Matters!
As the Technology Purchasing Coordinator, you will support the acquisition and financial tracking of critical technology resources for the IT department. This role coordinates the end-to-end procurement of computing equipment and software licenses, ensuring accurate inventory records, seamless receiving processes, and efficient invoice reconciliation.
Working closely with IT leadership and the Accounting department, you will ensure all purchase requests are processed with precision and speed. Your responsibilities include facilitating orders with approved vendors, meticulously tracking expenditures to assist with budget monitoring, and partnering with Accounting to ensure timely payment of invoices and total financial compliance.
Our IT team believes in continuous evolution. Team members are expected to grow their skills alongside the needs of the institution and support the development of their peers. As technology shifts, you will engage in regular professional development and participate in the broader professional community to stay at the forefront of industry standards.
Minimum Requirements:
We value both education and experience. A successful candidate should be comfortable with technology, be curious, and love to learn. These are the minimum requirements for a successful candidate:
- Education: A Bachelor’s degree or a closely related combination of relevant education and experience.
- Procurement & Asset Experience: Experience with purchasing, procurement support, or administrative coordination.
- Financial & Budgetary Support: Ability to assist in managing departmental budgets.
- Operational Efficiency: Experience managing multi-task workflows and utilizing spreadsheets to facilitate seamless team collaboration.
- Collaboration: Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across cross-functional teams, such as Information Technology, Accounting, and Executive Leadership.
Preferred Qualifications
These are the preferred qualifications for a successful candidate:
- Professional Experience: Two (2) or more years of professional experience specifically in IT procurement, purchasing or budgetary support.
- Vendor Coordination: Vendor & Contract Support: Ability to maintain high-performing vendor relationships, conduct due diligence for cost-effective solutions, and provide comprehensive support throughout the contract lifecycle.
- System Knowledge: Experience with ERP/ITAM (IT Asset Management) platforms and the Microsoft or Google Workspace ecosystems.
Working Conditions:
Kenyon is an employer that understands the complexity of modern life. While our IT team works flexible hours and can function in a hybrid environment, this role is primarily on-site to support on-premises operations.
For full consideration, please submit your materials by May 10th, 2026.
Kenyon College is a nationally prominent, private liberal arts college where academic excellence goes hand in hand with a strong sense of community and close relationships among students and professors.
Compensation and Benefits
Salaries at Kenyon are competitive and commensurate with experience. In addition to an attractive salary, Kenyon offers benefits for employees and their family members. Children of employees are eligible for 100% tuition waivers at Kenyon, and through the Great Lakes Colleges Association, children of employees are eligible for 90% tuition waivers at nineteen other of the nation's finest liberal arts colleges.
We also offer health, dental and vision insurance, TIAA retirement, and many other benefits, including provisions for a spouse, families, and domestic partners. Details about benefits as well as conditions of employment are described more fully in our Staff Handbook.
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Kenyon College is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals. It is the College's policy to evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical and/or mental disability, age, religion, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy or state, local, or federal law. Kenyon College has a strong commitment to an inclusive environment that welcomes all voices and perspectives.