27550BR
Engineering Administration
Position Overview
This is a full-time position that reports directly to the Engineering Business Manager. The individual works independently, using discretion and judgment, to prioritize and handle financial projects that impact the School, with numerous and often overlapping priorities and deadlines. The individual also serves as a liaison with the Finance Shared Service Center personnel and other department staff and faculty
This position will serve as the main point of contact for purchasing for all departments in the School of Engineering. This position will collaborate with individuals from the engineering departments and the Engineering Dean’s Office to ensure all purchases and acquisitions are obtained within university policies and procedures, evaluate budgetary obligations and adjust funding sources as necessary.
Job Description
Purchasing – 80%
- Serve as the point of contact for engineering faculty, staff, and students with questions regarding University and KUCR requirements and policies for ordering.
- Coordinate purchasing activities, including travel, with department staff by reviewing and evaluating the request, ensuring funds are available, and determining the best and most cost-effective method used with KUCR, KUEA, and State funds.
- Resolve problems regarding product availability, delivery or order status, and damaged goods with vendors.
- Communicate with department accounting staff and/or the Engineering Business Manager to ensure that funds are available for the purchase and that the proper information is provided to SSC to complete the order when necessary.
- Attend meetings to keep informed of current and new purchasing policies and procedures and communicate any changes to faculty, staff, and students.
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racking & Monitoring – 15%- Coordinate with departmental staff or Engineering Business Manager in generating monthly and end of year budget reports.
- Coordinate with departmental staff or Engineering Business Manager to track and monitor purchases.
- Reconcile orders and resolve any problems pertaining to orders monthly and for year-end processes.
Other Duties as assigned – 5%
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Contact Information to Applicants
Heather Abernathy, [email protected]
Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete online application consists of:
- Application review begins Monday, April 22, 2024. For consideration apply by Sunday, April 21, 2024.
Advertised Salary Range
Minimum $42,000 or commensurate with experience
Application Review Begins
22-Apr-2024
Anticipated Start Date
06-May-2024
Primary Campus
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Employee Class
U-Unclassified Professional Staff
Work Schedule
40 hours/week
Job Family
Administrative Support-KUL
Work Location Assignment
On-Site
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, [email protected], Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.
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