Boise State University Delegation of Contract Approval and Signature Authority
Only University Officials with duly authorized Signature Authority (“Authorized Officials”) have authority to approve and sign University Contracts. A “University Contract” includes any document or agreement that will result in the creation of an obligation of the University to perform, though action or inaction, and is more specifically defined in Policy 6030 “University Contracts” as a Contract between two or more parties, one of which is the University (or any of its Units), which obligates the University in any manner or is otherwise intended to have a legal effect. Any agreement falling within this definition is a “University Contract” under Boise State Policy regardless of whether the contract is for the expenditure or receipt of funds or services. Authorized Officials may only approve and sign a contract on Boise State’s behalf that is within the scope of their delegated authority, as expressed in the delegations below. For more information regarding University Contracts, please refer to the University’s Contracts Policy (Policy 6030). All Authorized Officials approving or signing University Contracts must comply with the Policy 6030, and other applicable policies, procedures and University guidance. For questions regarding who should sign a University Contract, please contact: contracts@boisestate.edu
Boise State University is not bound by any agreement, promise, obligation or liability made by an unauthorized individual. Unauthorized persons who approve or sign a University Contract may be subject to discipline and/or may be held personally liable.
Boise State University Signature Authority Matrix – Authorized Officials**
Division of the President
Employees who report to the President and serve in one of the following positions are authorized to sign any University Contract necessary to support or further the mission of the University and their respective University position or office, subject to the designations as to Contract Value and Contract Type associated with their position and listed below.
| Authorized Officials | Contract Value | Contract Type |
| President | Any amount | Any contract necessary to support or further the mission of the University |
| Chief of Staff | $50,000 or less | Any contract necessary to support or further the mission of the President’s office. |
| Chief Human Resources Officer | $50,000 or less | Any contract to support the business operations under the CHRO’s respective control |
| Associate Vice President, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer | $100,000 or less | Any contract regarding communications and marketing for the University. |
| Executive Director, Morrison Center | $20,000 or less | Any contract to support the business operations under the Executive Director’s respective control |
| Executive Director, ExtraMile Arena | $20,000 or less | Any contract to support the business operations under the Executive Director’s respective control |
| Trademark Licensing Specialist | $5,000 or less | Any contract involving licensing the University’s name or marks. |
Division Academic Affairs
Employees who report to the Provost and serve in one of the following positions are authorized to sign any University Contract necessary to support or further the mission of the University and their respective University position or office, subject to the designations as to Contract Value and Contract Type associated with their position and listed below.
| Authorized Officials | Contract Value | Contract Type |
| Provost | $100,000 or less | Any contract to support the academic mission of the University |
| Vice Provosts and Assistant Provost | $25,000 or less | Any contract to support the academic mission of the University |
| Deans | $75,000 or less | Any contract to support the academic operations under the Dean’s respective control |
| Dean, Albertsons Library | $250,000 or less | Subscription and license agreements to support the operations of Albertsons Library |
| Senior Associate Deans and Associate Deans | $20,000 or less | Any contract to support the academic operations under the Associate Dean’s respective control |
| General Manager, Boise State Radio | $30,000 or less | Any contract to support the operation of Boise State Public Radio |
| Senior Business Manager, College of Arts and Sciences | $10,000 or less | Any contract to support the academic operations of the College of Arts and Sciences. |
| Director of Finance and Operations, College of Education | $10,000 or less | Any contract to support the academic operations of the College of Education. |
| Executive Director, Health Services | $10,000 or less | Any contract to support the business operations under the Executive Director’s or Director’s respective control |
| Executive Director, TechHelp | $10,000 or less | Any contract to support the business operations under the Executive Director’s or Director’s respective control |
| Director, Idaho Small Business Development Center | $10,000 or less | Any contract to support the business operations under the Executive Director’s or Director’s respective control |
Division of Finance and Operations
Employees who report to the Chief Financial and Operating Officer and serve in one of the following positions are authorized to sign any University Contract necessary to support or further the mission of the University and their respective University position or office, subject to the designations as to Contract Value and Contract Type associated with their position and listed below.
| Authorized Officials | Contract Value | Contract Type |
| Chief Financial and Operating Officer and Vice President for Finance and Operations | Any amount | Any contract necessary to support or further the mission of the University |
| Senior Associate Vice President for Finance | Any amount | Any contract necessary to support or further the mission of the University in the event CFOO is unavailable |
| Treasurer | Any amount | Any contract necessary to support or further the mission of the University in the event CFOO and Senior Associate Vice President for Finance are both unavailable |
| Senior Associate Vice President for Finance | $150,000 or less | Any contract to support the operations under the Senior Associate Vice President for Finance’s control (Controller, Budget and Planning, Student Financial Services, Treasury & Real Estate) |
| Treasurer and Assistant Vice President for Finance | $100,000 or less | Any contract to support the operations under the Treasurer’s control, including certifications and banking documents. |
| Associate Vice Presidents | $100,000 or less | Any contract to support the operations under the respective Associate Vice President’s control |
| Director of Procurement and Vendor Services | $100,000 or less | Any goods or services contract necessary to further the mission of the University |
| Deputy Chief Information Officer | $50,000 or less | Any contract necessary to support the University’s office of information technology |
| Executive Director, Facilities, Operations and Maintenance | $50,000 or less | Any contract to support the operations under the respective Executive Director’s control |
| Executive Director, Architectural and Engineering Services | $50,000 or less | Any contract to support the operations under the respective Executive Director’s control |
| Executive Director, Capital Planning and Space Management | $50,000 or less | Any contract to support the operations under the respective Executive Director’s control |
| Director, Risk Management | $50,000 or less | Any contract relating to insurance claims. |
| General Counsel | $10,000 or less | Any contract necessary to support or further the legal interests of the University; engagement letters |
Division of University Advancement
Employees who report to the Vice President of University Advancement and serve in one of the following positions are authorized to sign any University Contract necessary to support or further the mission of the University and their respective University position or office, subject to the designations as to Contract Value and Contract Type associated with their position and listed below. This includes but is not limited to signing contracts for acceptance of gifts to the University or acknowledgments of gifts on behalf of the University, subject to the limitation on Contract Type.
| Authorized Officials | Contract Value | Contract Type |
| Vice President for University Advancement | $100,000 or less | Any contract necessary to support advancement operations of the University and any gift agreement that contains an obligation or commitment on behalf of the University valued less $100,000 or less. |
| Senior and Associate Vice Presidents | $50,000 or less | Any contract to support the operations under the respective Associate Vice President’s control |
| Vice President for University Advancement | Any amount | Any gift agreement that does not contain a present or future commitment on behalf of the University in excess of $100,000 in value. |
| Senior Associate Vice President, Development | Any amount | Any gift agreement that contains an obligation or commitment on behalf of the University valued less $50,000 or less in the event the VPUA is unavailable to sign. |
Division of Research and Economic Development
Employees who report to the Vice President for Research and Economic Development and serve in one of the following positions are authorized to sign any University Contract necessary to support or further the research and economic development missions of the University and their respective University position or office, subject to the designations as to Contract Value and Contract Type associated with their position and listed below. This authority includes but is not limited to signing contracts related to the commercialization and protection of University or employee intellectual property and technology and other sponsored activities, grants or research contracts.
| Authorized Officials | Contract Value | Contract Type |
| Vice President for Research and Economic Development | Any amount | Any contract for sponsored project proposals and agreements |
| Vice President for Research and Economic Development | $100,000 or less | Any contract to support the operations under Vice President for Research and Economic Development’s control |
| Assistant Vice President, Research Enterprise Services | Any amount | Any contract for sponsored project proposals and agreements |
| Director of Office of Sponsored Programs | Any amount | Any contract for sponsored project proposals and agreements |
| Director of Office of Sponsored Programs | $0 | Research related agreements that do not involve an exchange of funds |
| Director of Office of Technology Transfer | $10,000 or less | Non-disclosure agreements and contracts involve technology transfer |
| Director of Research Compliance | $10,000 or less | Any contract to support the research operations under the director’s respective control |
Division of Student Affairs
Employees who report to the Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management and serve in one of the following positions are authorized to sign any University Contract necessary to support or further the mission of the University and their respective University position or office, subject to the designations as to Contract Value and Contract Type associated with their position and listed below.
| Authorized Officials | Contract Value | Contract Type |
| Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management | $100,000 or less | Any contract to support the operations under Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management’s control |
| Associate Vice Presidents | $50,000 or less | Any contract to support the operations under Associate Vice President’s respective control |
| Associate Deans of Students | $10,000 or less | Any contract to support the operations under Associate Dean’s respective control |
| Executive Director of Housing and Residence Life | $10,000 or less | Any contract to support the University operations within the director’s control |
| Director of Campus Recreation | $10,000 or less | Any contract to support the University operations within the director’s control |
| Director of Career Services | $10,000 or less | Any contract to support the University operations within the director’s control |
| Director of University Event Services | $10,000 or less | Any contract to support the University operations within the director’s control |
| Director of Boise State Dining | $10,000 or less | Any contract to support the University operations within the director’s control |
| Director of Student Union | $10,000 or less | Any contract to support the University operations within the director’s control |
| Director of Bronco Shop | $10,000 or less | Any contract to support the University operations within the director’s control |
Division of Athletics
Employees who report to the Director of Athletics and serve in one of the following positions are authorized to sign any University Contract necessary to support or further the athletic programming and mission of the University and their respective University position or office, subject to the designations as to Contract Value and Contract Type associated with their position and listed below.
| Authorized Officials | Contract Value | Contract Type |
| Athletic Director | $100,000 or less | Any contract to support athletic programming and operations |
| Assistant Athletic Director, Business Operations | $20,000 | Any contract to support athletic programming and operations |
| Senior Associate Athletic Director, Athletic Personnel Services & Chief of Staff | $10,000 | Any contract to support athletic programming and operations |
Contracts with value of $1 million or greater
**Contracts with value of $1 million or greater may require prior approval from the Executive Director of the State Board of Education. Contracts with value of $2 million or greater may require prior approval from the State Board of Education, as the governing board of the University. Certain contract types may require additional approvals as required by University or State Board of Education policies.