General Notice: Only the individuals listed on this website are duly authorized signatories with authority to bind the University to agreements for the purchase of goods and services. Additionally, only such individuals have authority to accept electronic (e.g. click-through) agreements on behalf of the University. Contracts, including electronic agreements, signed and/or accepted by other employees or agents of the University shall not be binding on the University.
All documents/contracts must be processed in accordance with University Procedures, including legal review by the Office of the General Counsel, as applicable. Also, the authority outlined is subject to applicable provisions of law, policies, and regulations of the Florida International University Board of Trustees, and is for implementation of approved programs of the University.
Sub-delegations that are authorized under this Chart are subject to the condition that the delegator institutes appropriate measures of control over the exercise of this power and provided the sub-delegations are recorded with the General Counsel’s Office.
Academic & Student Affairs
| Name | Scope of Authority |
|---|---|
| Elizabeth Bejar Provost, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Office of the Provost | $1,000,000 Approve and execute all agreements, and contracts for the procurement of goods and services, with a value not to exceed $1,000,000 and to sign all documents related thereto for the benefit of the Office of the Provost. This authority does not include any category of contracts specifically assigned to another senior vice president. |
| Charles Andrews Vice President Student Affairs | $250,000 Approve and execute all contracts for the procurement of goods and service with a value not to exceed $250,000, and to sign all documents related thereto, for the benefit of the Division of Academic & Student Affairs. Approve and execute all documents for FIU pertaining to the Department of Defense Voluntary Education Partnership Memorandum of Understanding. |
| Bridgette Cram Vice President Student Success Operation and Integrated Planning Academic Affairs | $250,000 Approve and execute all academic agreements and contracts for the procurement of goods and services with a value not to exceed $250,000, and to sign all documents related thereto, for the benefit of the Office of the Provost. |
| Robert Grillo Vice President Division of IT | $500,000 Authorize and execute all contracts and agreements, including but not limited to procurement of goods and services, sponsorship agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and other related documents, with a value not to exceed $500,000, and to sign all associated documents, for the benefit of the Division of Information Technology. |
| Barbara Manzano Associate Vice President Academic Affairs Office of the Provost | $100,000 Approve and execute the following agreements with a value not to exceed $100,000 on behalf of the Office of the Provost: • Procurement of goods and services • Premises Use Agreements, Letters of Agreement, Performance Agreements, Loan Agreements for Works of Art, Preparatory Course Agreements, gift receipts for collection items donated, Museum Premises Use Agreement and Consignment Agreement; • Agreements for Academic Programs including Memoranda of Understanding and Memoranda of Agreement. |
| Casey Steadman Assistant Vice President Academic Affairs Collections and Museum Shared Services | $100,000 Approve and execute the following agreements for programs and activities identified as being the responsibility of the Collection and Museum Shared Services and/or on behalf Jewish Museum of Florida – FIU, The Wolfsonian–FIU, The Frost Art Museum, and CasaCuba. This authority for unit-level agreements is exercised only in consultation with the unit leader, prior to action or as soon as possible in the event of the unit leader's absence or unavailability. • Premises Use Agreements • Letters of Agreement • Performance Agreements • Loan and Exhibit agreements for collection items and exhibits to/from other institutions • Gift receipts for collection items donated, pursuant to properly authorized gift agreements • Rights, royalty, and licensing agreements for materials relating to exhibitions and programs, and • Consignment Agreement |
| Benjamin Walker Dean University Libraries | $75,000 Approve and execute all contracts for the procurement of library specific resources, including electronic journals, with a value not to exceed $75,000, and to sign all documents related thereto, for the benefit of the University Libraries. |
| Lydia Betancourt Space Executive Director CasaCuba | $50,000 Approve and execute the following agreements on behalf of CasaCuba: • Loan and Exhibit agreements for collection items and exhibits to/from other institutions, • Gift receipts for collection items donated, pursuant to properly authorized gift agreements • CasaCuba premises use agreements (irrespective of the revenue value of the agreement) • Rights, royalty, and licensing agreements for materials relating to exhibitions and programs, and • Consignment agreements. |
| Susan B. Gladstone Director Jewish Museum of Florida - FIU | $50,000 Approve and execute the following agreements on behalf of the Jewish Museum of Florida - FIU: • Loan and Exhibit agreements for collection items and exhibits to/from other institutions, • Gift receipts for collection items donated, pursuant to properly authorized gift agreements • Jewish Museum of Florida - FIU premises use agreements (irrespective of the revenue value of the agreement), and • Consignment agreements |
| Michael Hughes Director The Wolfsonian-FIU | $50,000 Approve and execute the following agreements on behalf of The Wolfsonian: • Loan and Exhibit agreements for collection items and exhibits to/from other institutions, • Gift receipts for collection items donated, pursuant to properly authorized gift agreements • Wolfsonian premises use agreements (irrespective of the revenue value of the agreement), and • Consignment agreements |
| Miriam Machado Director Frost Art Museum | $50,000 Approve and execute the following agreements on behalf of the Frost Art Museum: • Loan and Exhibit agreements for collection items and exhibits to/from other institutions • Gift receipts for collection items donated, pursuant to properly authorized gift agreements • Frost Art Museum premises use agreements (irrespective of the revenue value of the agreement), and • Consignment agreements |
| Andrew Naylor Senior Director Housing & Residential Experience | $100,000 Approve and execute all Housing Agreements, Conference Agreements, Premises Use Agreements, and all Housing related legal documents on behalf of the Vice President for Student Affairs. |
| Lucy Adames Director, Administrative Services Division of IT | $250,000 Approve and execute all contracts for the procurement of goods and services with a value not to exceed $250,000, and to sign all documents related thereto, for the benefit of the Division of Information Technology. |
| Cristina Loreto Director, Administrative Services Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management | $75,000 Approve and execute all license and premises use agreements with a value not to exceed $75,000, and to sign all documents related thereto, for the benefit of the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, Kovens Conference Center. |
Advancement
| Name | Scope of Authority |
|---|---|
| Kenneth Hall Senior Vice President University Advancement | $500,000 Approve and execute all contracts for the procurement of goods and services with a value not to exceed the amount set forth above, and to sign all documents related thereto, for the benefit of University Advancement. |
Athletics
| Name | Scope of Authority |
|---|---|
| Scott Carr Athletic Director Athletics | $500,000 - Authority to approve and execute athletic employment contracts $100,000 - Authority to approve and execute athletic contracts and contracts for the procurement of goods and services, and to sign all documents related thereto, for the benefit of the Athletic Department |
| Heath Glick Senior Associate Athletic Director and Chief Operating Officer Athletics | $100,000 - Authority to approve and execute athletic game competition contracts (and all documents related thereto), with the exception of contracts for the football program which will continue to be signed by the Athletic Director and to sign all documents related to the Athletics Finance Corp. ex. invoices to be paid for stadium $50,000 - Authority to approve and execute any athletic contracts $25,000 - Facility base rentals fees |
| Julie Berg Sr. Associate Athletic Director Athletics | $25,000 Approve and execute all athletic contracts, and contracts for the procurement of goods and services with a value not to exceed $25,000, and to sign all documents related thereto, for the benefit of the Athletic Department |
| Dave Scott Assistant Athletic Director Athletics | $3,000 Authority to approve and execute all athletic Referee Service Agreements up to $3,000 |
Finance & Administration
| Name | Scope of Authority |
|---|---|
| David H. Snider Senior Vice President & CFO Finance and Administration | $1,000,000 Approve and execute all contracts related to the duties of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for the Office of Finance & Administration not to exceed $1,000,000. This authority does not include any category of contracts specifically assigned to another senior vice president. |
| El pagnier Hudson Senior Vice President Division of Human Resources | $500,000 Approve and execute all contracts for the procurement of goods and services with a value not to exceed $500,000, and to sign all documents related thereto, for the benefit of the Division of Human Resources. |
| Daniel Paán Chief Facilities Management Officer Facilities Management | $100,000 Approve and execute all construction, renovation, utilities, maintenance and service contracts not to exceed $100,000, and to sign all documents related thereto, including, without limitation, permit applications, for the benefit of the Facilities Management Department. |
| John J. Mullally Chief Procurement Officer Procurement Services | $500,000 Approve and execute contracts, and purchase orders supported by a fully executed contract bearing an authorized signature, for the procurement of goods and services, and all related documents, with a value not to exceed $500,000. This authority includes signing emergency purchase requests, sole source justifications, nonconforming purchase approvals, and sponsored research exemptions. |
| Crystal Herrera Associate Director Procurement Services | $500,000 • Up to $149,999.99 - Authority to approve all purchase orders for goods and services. • $150,000 and over - Authority to approve all purchase orders for goods and services supported by a fully executed contract bearing an authorized signature. This authority shall be exercised only in the absence of the Chief Procurement Officer. • Authority to approve and execute contracts for the procurement of goods and services with a value not to exceed $500,000. This authority shall be exercised only in the absence of the Chief Procurement Officer. • Authority to sign emergency purchase requests, sole source justifications, nonconforming purchase approvals, and sponsored research exemptions. This authority shall be exercised only in the absence of the Chief Procurement Officer. |
| Elsa Alfonso Agatha Bober Cheryl Cobb Yakov Zade Procurement Manager Procurement Services | $149,999.99 Approve all purchase orders for the procurement of goods and services with a value not to exceed $149,999.99. |
| Donald D. Corbitt Perla Gonzalez Pamela L. Johnson Tere Portuondo Procurement Agent II Procurement Services | $149,999.99 Approve all purchase orders for the procurement of goods and services with a value not to exceed $149,999.99. |
General Counsel
| Name | Scope of Authority |
|---|---|
| Ryan Kelley Acting General Counsel Office of the General Counsel | $250,000 Approve and execute all contracts for the procurement of goods and services, including private attorney services contracts, with a value not to exceed $250,000, and to sign all documents related thereto, for the benefit of the Office of the General Counsel. |
Government and Community Relations
| Name | Scope of Authority |
|---|---|
| Christina Castillo Vice President for Government and Community Relations, and Deputy Chief of Staff to the President | $500,000 Approve and execute all contracts for the procurement of goods and services with a value not to exceed $500,000, and to sign all documents related thereto, for the benefit of the Office of Government and Community Relations. |
Health Affairs
| Name | Scope of Authority |
|---|---|
| Juan C. Cendan Dean, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine Senior Vice President for Health Affairs | $250,000 Approve and execute the following with a value not to exceed the amount set forth above for the benefit of the Academic Health Center: • Managed Care/HMO contracts, Medicare/Medicaid contracts and regulatory forms, Attestation forms, Education Affiliation Agreements, and Affiliation Agreements. • All other contracts related to the Academic Health Center, the FIU Health Care Network, FIU Children’s Alliance for Research and Education (FIU CARE) and the alliances between FIU and Baptist Health and/or Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. |
| Osmel Delgado CEO, FIU Health Department of Clinical Affairs, HWCOM | $100,000 Approve and execute the following with a value not to exceed the amount set forth above for the benefit of the Academic Health Center: • Managed Care/HMO contracts, Medicare/Medicaid contracts and regulatory forms, Attestation forms, Education Affiliation Agreements, and Affiliation Agreements • All other contracts related to the Academic Health Center, the FIU Health Care Network, FIU Children’s Alliance for Research and Education (FIU CARE), and the alliances between FIU and Baptist Health and/or Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. |
| Sonia Benitez Senior Associate Dean Finance and Administration, HWCOM | $100,000 Approve and execute the following with a value not to exceed the amount set forth above for the benefit of the Academic Health Center: • Managed Care/HMO contracts, Medicare/Medicaid contracts and regulatory forms, Attestation forms, Education Affiliation Agreements, and Affiliation Agreements • All other contracts related to the Academic Health Center, the FIU Health Care Network, FIU Children’s Alliance for Research and Education (FIU CARE), and the alliances between FIU and Baptist Health and/or Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. |
Marketing & Strategic Communications
| Name | Scope of Authority |
|---|---|
| Michelle Palacio Senior Vice President Chief Marketing and Communication Officer Marketing and Strategic Communications | $500,000 Approve and execute all contracts for the procurement of goods and services with a value not to exceed $500,000, and to sign all documents related thereto, for the benefit of the Office of Marketing and Strategic Communications. |
Office of the President
| Name | Scope of Authority |
|---|---|
| Javier Marques Senior Vice President Division of Operations & Safety Chief of Staff Office of the President | $500,000 Approve and execute all contracts for the procurement of goods and services with a value not to exceed $500,000, and to sign all documents related thereto, for the benefit of the Office of the President, University Police Department, Environmental Health & Safety, Emergency Management, and Parking & Transportation. |
| Tamece Knowles Director Environmental Health & Safety | Execute environmental permit applications and permits necessary for approved University operations and construction projects. Sign reports and other documents required by environmental and/or safety regulatory authorities. |
Research
| Name | Scope of Authority |
|---|---|
| Andres Gil Senior Vice President ORED | $500,000 Execute all documents related to proposals for research and training contracts, as well as research and training contracts, sub-awards relative to research and training contracts, which include subcontracts and consulting agreements, to solicit and accept research and training grants and donations, and to fix and collect fees, other payments and donations that may accrue by reason thereof when the funds that are sough or obligated by such contracts or other documents derive solely from sources external to the university and/or where such contracts and other documents obligate university resources in an amount no greater than $500,000. |
| Robert Gutierrez Associate Vice President ORED | $500,000 Authority on behalf of the University and the FIU Research Foundation, Inc. Authority to negotiate, enter into and execute all documents related to proposals for research and training contracts, as well as research and training contracts, sub-awards relative to research and training contracts, which include subcontracts and consulting agreements, to solicit and accept research and training grants and donations, and to fix and collect fees, other payments, and donations that may accrue by reason thereof when the funds that are sought or obligated by such contracts or other documents derive solely from sources external to the University/FIU Research Foundation, Inc. and/or where such contracts and other documents obligate University/FIU Research Foundation, Inc. resources in an amount no greater than $500,000. |
| Tonja Moore Associate Vice President ORED | $500,000 Authority on behalf of the University and the FIU Research Foundation, Inc. Authority to negotiate, enter into and execute all documents related to proposals for research and training contracts, as well as research and training contracts, sub-awards relative to research and training contracts, which include subcontracts and consulting agreements, to solicit and accept research and training grants and donations, and to fix and collect fees, other payments, and donations that may accrue by reason thereof when the funds that are sought or obligated by such contracts or other documents derive solely from sources external to the University/FIU Research Foundation, Inc. and/or where such contracts and other documents obligate University/FIU Research Foundation, Inc. resources in an amount no greater than $500,000. |
| Christopher Grayson Senior Director, Research Integrity ORED | Enter and execute all Institutional Review Board Authorization Agreements and Individual Investigator Agreements related to research protocols involving human subjects, which are not supported by the US Department of Health and Human Services. |
| Pedro P. Hernández Senior Director, Technology Management & Commercialization ORED | $200,000 Negotiate, enter into, and execute all non-disclosure agreements, royalty sharing agreements, license agreements, option agreements, inter-institutional agreements, and other agreements relating to intellectual property resulting from research conducted by FIU personnel and/or students in an amount no greater than $200,000. |
| Regnier A. Jurado Senior Director, Program Administration ORED | $500,000 Execute all documents (i) related to proposals for research and training contracts, research and training contracts, sub-awards relative to research and training contracts, which include subcontracts and consulting agreements, (ii) to solicit and accept research and training grants and donations, and (iii) to fix and collect fees, other payments and donations that may accrue by reason thereof. Authorization to execute any of the foregoing is granted only when the funds that are sought or obligated by such contracts or other documents derive solely from sources external to the university and/or where such contracts and other documents obligate university resources not to exceed the amount set forth above. |
| Donna R. Kiley Senior Director, Post-Award for Research ORED | $500,000 Execute all documents (i) related to proposals for research and training contracts, research and training contracts, sub-awards relative to research and training contracts, which include subcontracts and consulting agreements, (ii) to solicit and accept research and training grants and donations, and (iii) to fix and collect fees, other payments and donations that may accrue by reason thereof. Authorization to execute any of the foregoing is granted only when the funds that are sought or obligated by such contracts or other documents derive solely from sources external to the university and/or where such contracts and other documents obligate university resources not to exceed the amount set forth above. |
| Ana Maria Villafana Senior Director, Award Services ORED | $500,000 Execute all documents (i) related to proposals for research and training contracts, research and training contracts, sub-awards relative to research and training contracts, which include subcontracts and consulting agreements, (ii) to solicit and accept research and training grants and donations, and (iii) to fix and collect fees, other payments and donations that may accrue by reason thereof. Authorization to execute any of the foregoing is granted only when the funds that are sought or obligated by such contracts or other documents derive solely from sources external to the university and/or where such contracts and other documents obligate university resources not to exceed the amount set forth above. |
| Ludmilla Champagne Director, Proposal Services ORED | $500,000 Execute all documents (i) related to proposals for research and training contracts, research and training contracts, sub-awards relative to research and training contracts, which include subcontracts and consulting agreements, (ii) to solicit and accept research and training grants and donations, and (iii) to fix and collect fees, other payments and donations that may accrue by reason thereof. Authorization to execute any of the foregoing is granted only when the funds that are sought or obligated by such contracts or other documents derive solely from sources external to the university and/or where such contracts and other documents obligate university resources not to exceed the amount set forth above. |
| Reyna Hernandez Assistant Director, Proposal Services ORED | $500,000 Execute all documents (i) related to proposals for research and training contracts, research and training contracts, sub-awards relative to research and training contracts, which include subcontracts and consulting agreements, (ii) to solicit and accept research and training grants and donations, and (iii) to fix and collect fees, other payments and donations that may accrue by reason thereof. Authorization to execute any of the foregoing is granted only when the funds that are sought or obligated by such contracts or other documents derive solely from sources external to the university and/or where such contracts and other documents obligate university resources not to exceed the amount set forth above. |
| Deepika Paryani Research Contract Administrator IV, Award Services ORED | $500,000 Execute all documents (i) related to proposals for research and training contracts, research and training contracts, sub-awards relative to research and training contracts, which include subcontracts and consulting agreements, (ii) to solicit and accept research and training grants and donations, and (iii) to fix and collect fees, other payments and donations that may accrue by reason thereof. Authorization to execute any of the foregoing is granted only when the funds that are sought or obligated by such contracts or other documents derive solely from sources external to the university and/or where such contracts and other documents obligate university resources not to exceed the amount set forth above. |
| David Rice Professional Accountant 2 ORED | Certify invoices related to FIU sponsored projects. |
| Susie Escorcia Vickie Soto Assistant Director Post-Award ORED | Certify invoices related to FIU sponsored projects. |
| Diana Alfonso Jorge Yi Post-Award Coordinator III ORED | Certify invoices related to FIU sponsored projects. |
| Monica Rodrigo Lucila Pineda Estella Vera Lissvette Vergara Post-Award Coordinator II ORED | Certify invoices related to FIU sponsored projects. |
South Beach Wine & Food Festival, BrewFest and Brew Miami
| Name | Scope of Authority |
|---|---|
| David Snider Senior Vice President & CFO Finance and Administration | South Beach Wine & Food Festival Approve and execute the following documents with a value not to exceed $450,000, and to sign all documents related thereto, on behalf of FIU as follows: For the South Beach Wine & Food Festival- all sponsorship contracts, for the procurement or goods, services, hotel, venue and liquor licenses. BrewFest Approve and execute the following documents with a value not to exceed $450,000, and to sign all documents related thereto, on behalf of FIU as follows: For the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, all contracts and liquor licenses that relate to BrewFest. Brew Miami Approve and execute the following documents with a value not to exceed $250,000, and to sign all documents related thereto, on behalf of FIU as follows: For the Graham Center, all contracts and liquor licenses that relate to Brew Miami. |