Purchasing Assistant / Travel Coordinator

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29756875 Full Time 8AM - 5PM $54,476 - $78,091

Under general supervision, assists with processing financial transactions, order follow up for account reconciliation, and provides additional support to the administrative staff as needed while remaining compliant with UC policies and procedures. Uses skills as an experienced procurement professional. Works on assignments that are diverse and complex in nature, and requires strong analytical skills necessary to compare and contrast purchasing options. Demonstrates good judgment in selection methods and techniques. Makes independent decisions. Receives assignments and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals. Identifies risks and responds accordingly. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. The anticipated budgeted hiring range for this position is $54,475.92 - $62,350.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is ten weeks after their first date of employment.

High School Diploma plus five (5) years of Administrative Experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Bachelor's degree in business administration and one year of related experience. Preferred

Experience within a customer service oriented environment responding to and meeting/exceeding the needs of the customer while adhering to policy. Preferred Experience working in an institution of higher learning. Preferred

Demonstrated extensive and responsible purchasing and accounting experience in an online environment. Ability to analyze varying product and service features, prices and qualities, and determine the most cost effective purchase for the department. Demonstrated interpersonal skills to communicate and interact effectively and professionally with colleagues, faculty, students, international visitors, and diverse clientele. Ability to sit for long periods of time. Skill in creating and editing spreadsheets and reports using Word, Excel, or other software applications; skill in exporting/importing data from or to different software applications or data collection and retrieval; and experience with Internet search engines for data gathering purposes. Skill in prioritizing assignments to complete work in a timely, organized, and accurate manner under the pressures of deadlines, interruptions, distractions and competing priorities and requirements. Skill in accurate record keeping with strict attention to detail. Ability to interpret and apply complex policies; ability to research and analyze information to formulate and implement solutions to problems. Skill in working independently, following through on assignments and setting priorities that accurately reflects the relative importance of job responsibilities.

Ability to lift 30lbs.

Demonstrated knowledge of University financial policies and procedures.

Skill and knowledge of UCR's financial systems, Oracle Purchasing systems, ePay, Concur, and/or other on-line accounting and purchasing systems.

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

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