Job Description:
Under the general supervision of the EM Business Officer, the Travel and Fiscal Specialist has primary responsibility for travel & entertainment, expense reimbursements, fiscal transactions and procurement for the EM department, and provides expertise and guidance to departmental personnel on the policies and procedures associated with these areas. Serves as departmental subject matter expert for travel and purchasing and oversees travel program administration that processes over 500 individual and group travel events annually, including complex international itineraries. The incumbent reviews internal travel, fiscal, and purchasing procedures and recommends new administrative approaches to support greater efficiencies as well as changing circumstances and objectives. Additionally, the incumbent participates in short and long-range planning for facilities and maintenance, including space use, move coordination, telephone installation and activation, ergonomic support, and related operational tasks. In this role, they provide recommendations and exercise independent judgment to address unique and unprecedented problems. Documents internal practices to provide historical and procedural information regarding travel, fiscal administration, purchasing, and facilities management to ensure continuity of service. Serves as liaison to campus business and facilities offices such as Travel, Disbursements, Logistics, Cashier's Office, Facilities Management, EH&S, Surplus Sales, Moving Services, and outside vendors on matters related to these functions.
