IT Procurement Administrator jobs in Jonesboro, AR

Note for Current UM Employees

Current employees must apply internally via connectU > connectu.olemiss.edu

Definition of Class

This position manages the university’s Procurement Card program and all related activities. The incumbent directs and coordinates the auditing of procurement card activities; facilitates training for procurement card holders; and serves as a liaison between the university and financial institution.

Examples of Work Performed

• Manages the daily operations related to the Procurement Card program.
• Performs reconciliations and serves as a liaison between the university and the financial institution.
• Maintains university reporting and submission of transaction documentation into internal data system.
• Conducts transaction auditing to ensure compliance with university, IHL, and state regulations.
• Develops, implements, and communicates program policies and procedures to university faculty/staff.
• Develops training material and facilitates training for cardholders.
• Creates, modifies, suspends, and/or cancels cardholder accounts, as appropriate.
• Maintains cardholder information.
• Serves as a point of contact for cardholder questions/concerns and other customer queries.
• Maintains and monitors data system for the program.
• Manages reporting of fraudulent activity and conducts related investigations.
• Researches procurement processing trends to ensure policies and procedures reflect current standards.
• Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned.

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

• Directs, coordinates, and administers the university’s procurement card program in compliance with university, IHL, and state policies.
• Facilitates training for procurement cardholders and serves as a point of contact for customer queries.
• Develops, implements, and maintains program policies and procedures.
• Serves as the liaison between the University and the financial institution.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from an accredited college or university.

AND

Experience:
Three (3) years of experience related to the above described duties.

Substitution Statement: Related experience may be substituted for education, on a basis set forth and approved by the Department of Human Resources.

Salary/Wage Information

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EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

This position will require a financial (credit) report. Selected candidates should have a low credit debt. Background checks are completed post offer of employment. University employees moving into a new position that requires a financial (credit) report must complete a new background check.