What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Assistant - 528805 position at Inside Higher Ed?
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $16.63 - Midpoint: $19.95 (Hourly N3)
Department/Organization: 214241 - Computer Science
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Job Summary: The Purchasing Assistant aides in procurement-related activities at the college or University level.
Additional Department Summary: This position serves in a variety of roles for the Computer Science department. Purchases and processes payments. Sets up travel for CS faculty and students. Coordinates events and orientations. Assists with prospective student recruitment and news and social media coordination. Oversees curricular programs and classroom assignments.
Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED.
Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge in the usage of personal computers and standard application software (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Good organizational and public relations skills. Punctual and reliable. Excellent communication skills and customer friendly service. Efficient and accurate computer and data entry skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic setting. Ability to research and prepare comprehensive reports. Ability to work at a rapid pace with numerous interruptions. Demonstrated tact, versatility, and adaptability skills. Ability to multi-task in a high paced environment. High degree of self-motivation and directional initiative within a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with UA operating software programs. Experience entering class/course schedules in Banner and assigning classrooms in Astra. Experience with budgetary and purchasing, which includes balancing department accounts, reconciling credit card statements in Concur, and processing purchase orders in buyBAMA.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality, free speech, and academic freedom.
Department/Organization: 214241 - Computer Science
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Job Summary: The Purchasing Assistant aides in procurement-related activities at the college or University level.
Additional Department Summary: This position serves in a variety of roles for the Computer Science department. Purchases and processes payments. Sets up travel for CS faculty and students. Coordinates events and orientations. Assists with prospective student recruitment and news and social media coordination. Oversees curricular programs and classroom assignments.
Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED.
Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge in the usage of personal computers and standard application software (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Good organizational and public relations skills. Punctual and reliable. Excellent communication skills and customer friendly service. Efficient and accurate computer and data entry skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic setting. Ability to research and prepare comprehensive reports. Ability to work at a rapid pace with numerous interruptions. Demonstrated tact, versatility, and adaptability skills. Ability to multi-task in a high paced environment. High degree of self-motivation and directional initiative within a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with UA operating software programs. Experience entering class/course schedules in Banner and assigning classrooms in Astra. Experience with budgetary and purchasing, which includes balancing department accounts, reconciling credit card statements in Concur, and processing purchase orders in buyBAMA.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality, free speech, and academic freedom.
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