Travel Specialist

Travel Specialist

Benefits of Working at UNCW: Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach. Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance.

Recruitment Range: $42,000 - $46,500

Vacancy Number: S02843

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit: The College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) is an interdisciplinary and integrated academic unit that includes three professional schools: the School of Nursing, the School of Social Work, and the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences.

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:

• Processing all travel pre-approvals, prepaid travel requests, and travel expense reports for faculty, staff, students and non-employees within the College (excluding award/grant travel) ensuring that appropriate documentation is obtained and reports are processed timely.
• Coordinate rental car reservations as needed.
• Maintain accurate travel tracking records and prepare travel budget reports as needed.
• Monitor employee travel budgets to ensure compliance with employee allocations.
• Processes cash/check reimbursements for unauthorized UNCW Card expenses and travel budget overages.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on travel policies and practices for CHHS, UNCW, and the UNC System Office within the College.
• Provide training to faculty, staff, and students on CHHS, UNCW, and UNC System Office travel policies and practices.
• Prepare miscellaneous financial and accounting transactions such as journal entries and check requests.

Serve as back up to other members of the Business Core Service Team.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Graduation from high school and one year of related office experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Experience working in a higher education environment.
• Knowledge of Banner Finance, uShop, and Chrome River, or similar ERP system.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of UNCW or UNC System financial policies and practices.