Processing Specialist

Classification Title :

Purchasing Specialist

Classification Minimum Requirements :

A bachelors degree in an appropriate area of specialization and three years of appropriate experience; or a high school diploma and seven years of appropriate experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational / technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Job Description :

This position provides purchasing and fiscal support for Lastinger Center Operations. The Processing Specialist should have knowledge of cash-based appropriated sponsored projects and UF Foundation funding sources. They will support (p-cards) procurement accounts payables travel and the reconciliation of monthly ledgers to assist Lastinger Associates with these administrative functions necessary to implement the Centers programs. This position is time-limited and soft-funded.

The University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learnings mission is to improve the quality of teaching learning and childcare. We research develop and scale educational innovations for adults and children that put all learners on trajectories for lifelong success. Specifically the Center targets kindergarten readiness 3rd grade reading proficiency and algebra proficiency as critical milestones in childrens educational trajectory that are predictive of success in school and life. The Center works at the nexus of research practice and policy to develop sustainable systems that leverage educational technologies and improve the implementation of research-based practices. Housed in one of the nations elite public research universities the Center operates as a dynamic entrepreneurial workplace focused on executing UFs service mission to strengthen the human condition and improve the quality of life. The Lastinger Center is committed to attracting hiring and retaining top talent by valuing variety of thought skill and experience. As an equal opportunity employer we believe in fostering environments where team members feel respected valued for their differences and empowered to do their best work.

Responsibilities to include :

Purchasing Support

• Responsible for managing the purchasing of commodities by processing purchase orders and auditing invoices.
• This position has direct administrative responsibilities to know understand and comply with the Fiscal / purchasing guidelines practices policies procedures computer systems etc. of the University of Florida
• Use business credit card (PCard) to procure materials supplies travel arrangements and other items as needed for Lastinger Staff.
• Ensure the timely processing of PCard transactions accounts payable requisitions / purchase orders expense reports and travel authorizations.
• Run queries daily to review outstandingtransactions and voucher error

Processing Support

Fiscal Support

Other Duties

Expected Salary : 52500- $57500

Required Qualifications :

A bachelors degree in an appropriate area of specialization and three years of appropriate experience; or a high school diploma and seven years of appropriate experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational / technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Preferred :

Special Instructions to Applicants :

In order to be considered you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11 : 55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required :

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Freelance Writing,Lab,DCS,Investment,Administration Support,Import & Export

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 52500 - 57500