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Duties

Reporting to the Director of Fiscal Support Services, is responsible for the coordination of Agency travel arrangements and travel card use. Assists departments in the management of their contracts.

  • Functions as the primary staff person responsible for agency travel and expense coordination.
  • Prepares in- and out-of-state travel arrangements for employees, assisting management in devising and implementing policies related to travel.
  • Serves as point person for agency travel card, maintaining oversight, resolution of travel disputes, and ensuring travel card and processes are strictly adhered to.
  • Assists in developing a contract tracking and management system.
  • Maintains and tracks workflow process.
  • Gathers and analyzes information to assist agency departments in the management of their contracts.
  • Monitors travel requests and communicates with employees regarding pending requests.
  • Creates and maintains all logs for travel arrangements and travel card use.
  • Prepares all reporting required for travel, including preparation of submissions to the Agency’s Travel Control Board.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Three years of relevant professional experience in contract processing and management, procurement, finance, or similar business field.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

  • Some college or technical training. 
  • Knowledge of the principles and objectives of contract and invoice management. 
  • Knowledge of state contract and travel methods and procedures.
  • Familiarity with state accounting procedures and office practices. 

Salary/Benefits

AFSCME
Fiscal Support Services
$3,277.50
$39,330 - $61,065
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

How to Apply

To view full posting and apply electronically, please visit TRAVEL COORDINATION/CONTRACT TRACKER. Interested parties must submit the required application, cover letter, resume, and transcripts (unofficial until recommended for hire). The subject line should include the position number(s) you are applying for.

Email Address

careers-spr@isbe.net

Job Posting Date

1/10/2025

Start Date

N/A