Career Development and Program Staffing

Program Staffing and Career Development

2024 IOCP Salary Survey Report
  • Benchmark Your Earnings: Compare your salary to industry averages by role, sector and experience level to see where you stand and identify opportunities for growth.
  • Support Compensation Negotiations: Leverage data on salary trends, including sector-specific pay and the impact of program size, to strengthen your case in salary and promotion discussions.
  • Understand Market Demand: See which roles and sectors command higher salaries, offering a strategic perspective on positioning yourself in a competitive market.
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P-Card Positions and Program Staffing

Profile of Purchasing Card Positions
Evaluating the Job Performance of a Program Administrator/Manager
Job Description Examples
P-Card Program Support Roles
Outsourcing P-Card Program Operations
Program Staffing and Career Development

Hiring managers and employees will benefit from the salary survey results, the Certified Purchasing Card Professional (CPCP) credential, Career Center for posting and viewing open positions, sample job descriptions and more. 

The IOCP offers many ways to demonstrate your expertise to the industry and make yourself appear more valuable in the job market. Declare yourself a subject matter expert by submitting content, practice your public speaking and presentation skills at a Regional Forum or the Annual Conference, and network with others in the industry through our eNetworking feature. Learn more about how you can get involved with the IOCP! 

Both job seekers and hiring organizations should consider the CPCP credential. It is evidence to an employer that a job applicant has a solid baseline of Purchasing Card knowledge. The job market is competitive and organizations want the best. 

Resources to Aid the Hiring Process

Career Center (to view and post open job positions)
Resumes, Cover Letters and Job Applications
Interview Preparations and Tips 
Interview Questions (General) 
Interview Questions for P-Card Positions 
Empowering Your People: How Executives Can Jump-Start the Flexible Workplace
Onboarding Remote Employees—HR Toolkit
Checklist for Remote Workstations

Professional Development

A Professional Development Outcome
JoAleen Ainslie, CPCP, City of Tacoma, Washington
Lessons Learned: How Getting Out of My Comfort Zone Enriched My Career
Corrie Contreras, CPCP, Denver Public Schools
Personal Professional Development in a P-Card World—Key to Your Program's Success!
JoAleen Ainslie, CPCP, City of Tacoma, Washington
Situational Leadership Supports P-Card Program Management
Rashaun Gross
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