University of Arizona College of Engineering
Business Coordinator
University of Arizona College of Engineering, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718
The Engineering Business Center – North, within the College of Engineering at the University of Arizona, is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Business Coordinator (Administrative Operations Professional I). This position supports Academic Affairs, Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Systems & Industrial Engineering, and the Intelligence Operations Department.
The Business Coordinator will assist with business and finance operations, including managing purchase orders, reimbursements, P‑Card purchases, and ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures. The role involves identifying issues, proposing solutions, and supporting process improvements to enhance efficiency and customer service. This position reports to the Director of Finance and Administration and works closely with them to support the financial and administrative functions of the center.
Business Office Operations
Review complex purchase-related queries and issues and provide direction by leveraging an in-depth understanding of UA’s financial policies and providing timely, accurate solutions to ensure adherence to procedural guidelines.
Work with college leadership and the UA Financial Services Office to find solutions on unique purchase requests.
Manage the reconciliation process for multiple departmental P-card transactions by gathering requisite supporting documentation and applying the appropriate account numbers and object codes in strict adherence to University of Arizona policies and financial guidelines.
Ensure budgets are maintained and notify leadership of any discrepancies.
Serve as a responsible P-card holder, ensuring strict compliance with university regulations and internal college policies governing P-card usage.
Maintain comprehensive and accurate records of college P-card usage, ensuring the proper check-in and check-out processes for UA employees, in alignment with university and college protocols.
Offer expert guidance and consultative support to P-card users, providing detailed instructions on permissible purchases to ensure full compliance with university purchasing standards and restrictions.
Facilitate the preparation and processing of expense and travel reimbursements for students, staff, and faculty, meticulously following University of Arizona policy and ensuring all claims are accurate and appropriately documented.
Maintain service center accounts and process internal billing for completed jobs consisting of charging grants, start-ups, and gift accounts.
Assist the Director with accurately compiling the required service center data for the Rate Study process prior to submitting to the UA's Financial Services Rate Study team.
Review, prepare and submit requisitions for purchase orders as requested by Faculty, Staff, or Students, ensuring all requisitions are accurately documented and compliant with institutional procurement policies.
Respond promptly to inquiries from faculty, staff, students, and external agencies regarding finance and business operations, providing clear, precise information and ensuring full compliance with both department and university-wide policies.
Administrative Support
Maintain the Business Center website, ensuring content is current, accurate, and accessible to all relevant internal and external parties.
Uphold the integrity of financial and administrative records through meticulous data entry, document management, and adherence to best practices in record-keeping.
Assume responsibility for maintaining office supply inventory, including proactive ordering, restocking, and ensuring the operational readiness of office equipment, while coordinating repairs or replacements as necessary.
Oversee Operational Advances, including initiating requests, monitoring outstanding balances, and ensuring timely reconciliation.
Provide administrative support to the business office team by contributing to process improvement initiatives and streamlining operational workflows to enhance customer service delivery and operational efficiency.
Assist in the coordination and implementation of varied projects throughout the year, providing regular updates to the finance director.
Coordinate and execute additional duties and responsibilities as delegated by the departments or college and adapting to emerging needs while ensuring continuous support for the team’s objectives.
Assist in processing Other Professional Services (OPS) forms, ensuring accuracy and compliance with departmental and university policies.
Maintain and update SharePoint sites and department web pages to ensure information is current, accessible, and aligned with organizational standards.
Assist with maintaining Travel Authorization requests, including review, routing, tracking, and communication with travelers to ensure timely approvals.
Serve as the primary point of contact for P-card-related inquiries and main greeter for the front office.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Detailed orientation and strong customer service skills.
Proficiency in Word, Excel, Google Sheets, Google Drive, and Microsoft Teams.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and communicate effectively with all audiences.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information and to perform work with minimal supervision.
Strong multitasking ability, managing several tasks simultaneously.
Job Details
Seniority level:
Entry level
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Administrative
Industry:
Higher Education
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The Business Coordinator will assist with business and finance operations, including managing purchase orders, reimbursements, P‑Card purchases, and ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures. The role involves identifying issues, proposing solutions, and supporting process improvements to enhance efficiency and customer service. This position reports to the Director of Finance and Administration and works closely with them to support the financial and administrative functions of the center.
Business Office Operations
Review complex purchase-related queries and issues and provide direction by leveraging an in-depth understanding of UA’s financial policies and providing timely, accurate solutions to ensure adherence to procedural guidelines.
Work with college leadership and the UA Financial Services Office to find solutions on unique purchase requests.
Manage the reconciliation process for multiple departmental P-card transactions by gathering requisite supporting documentation and applying the appropriate account numbers and object codes in strict adherence to University of Arizona policies and financial guidelines.
Ensure budgets are maintained and notify leadership of any discrepancies.
Serve as a responsible P-card holder, ensuring strict compliance with university regulations and internal college policies governing P-card usage.
Maintain comprehensive and accurate records of college P-card usage, ensuring the proper check-in and check-out processes for UA employees, in alignment with university and college protocols.
Offer expert guidance and consultative support to P-card users, providing detailed instructions on permissible purchases to ensure full compliance with university purchasing standards and restrictions.
Facilitate the preparation and processing of expense and travel reimbursements for students, staff, and faculty, meticulously following University of Arizona policy and ensuring all claims are accurate and appropriately documented.
Maintain service center accounts and process internal billing for completed jobs consisting of charging grants, start-ups, and gift accounts.
Assist the Director with accurately compiling the required service center data for the Rate Study process prior to submitting to the UA's Financial Services Rate Study team.
Review, prepare and submit requisitions for purchase orders as requested by Faculty, Staff, or Students, ensuring all requisitions are accurately documented and compliant with institutional procurement policies.
Respond promptly to inquiries from faculty, staff, students, and external agencies regarding finance and business operations, providing clear, precise information and ensuring full compliance with both department and university-wide policies.
Administrative Support
Maintain the Business Center website, ensuring content is current, accurate, and accessible to all relevant internal and external parties.
Uphold the integrity of financial and administrative records through meticulous data entry, document management, and adherence to best practices in record-keeping.
Assume responsibility for maintaining office supply inventory, including proactive ordering, restocking, and ensuring the operational readiness of office equipment, while coordinating repairs or replacements as necessary.
Oversee Operational Advances, including initiating requests, monitoring outstanding balances, and ensuring timely reconciliation.
Provide administrative support to the business office team by contributing to process improvement initiatives and streamlining operational workflows to enhance customer service delivery and operational efficiency.
Assist in the coordination and implementation of varied projects throughout the year, providing regular updates to the finance director.
Coordinate and execute additional duties and responsibilities as delegated by the departments or college and adapting to emerging needs while ensuring continuous support for the team’s objectives.
Assist in processing Other Professional Services (OPS) forms, ensuring accuracy and compliance with departmental and university policies.
Maintain and update SharePoint sites and department web pages to ensure information is current, accessible, and aligned with organizational standards.
Assist with maintaining Travel Authorization requests, including review, routing, tracking, and communication with travelers to ensure timely approvals.
Serve as the primary point of contact for P-card-related inquiries and main greeter for the front office.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Detailed orientation and strong customer service skills.
Proficiency in Word, Excel, Google Sheets, Google Drive, and Microsoft Teams.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and communicate effectively with all audiences.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information and to perform work with minimal supervision.
Strong multitasking ability, managing several tasks simultaneously.
Job Details
Seniority level:
Entry level
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Administrative
Industry:
Higher Education
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