What are the responsibilities and job description for the College Services Generalist position at The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia?
The University of Virginia's College at Wise (UVA Wise located in Wise, Virginia) would like to invite applications for the position of Buyer & College Services Generalist. The College Services Department seeks a qualified candidate who has excellent oral and written skills and can manage multiple tasks in an ever-changing environment.A successful candidate should be able to maintain a high level of attention to detail and work daily with a broad spectrum of people from suppliers to internal departments. This position will work with the Director of College Services to meet the daily needs of the College as well as be able to work independently on regular departmental responsibilities. This individual will serve as a key partner to the campus community.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Acquire goods & services through multiple methods.
- For fiscal support, enter and extract financial information, prepare monthly reconciliations for multiple fund sources.
- Additionally, will need to train & provide assistance to departmental end users with regards to fiscal support and purchasing needs.
- Serve as liaison for the College on Property Claims and other insurance needs with the University Office of Risk Management
- Manage Surplus Property department including the sale, disposal, and retention of surplus College property
- Act as Central Receiving for large deliveries; including unloading, storage, & campus distribution. (Successful candidate will be required to complete on-the-job forklift certification)
- In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor's degree
Licensure: Valid driver's license required.
PREFERENCES
Experience: At least three years of experience in a related field
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does require lifting up to 50 lbs. in some instances.This job also requires some occasional work that may be out in the elements. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings and programs.
APPLICATION PROCESS
A complete application should contain the following information:
Cover Letter outlining your interest in this position; updated resume; three (3) references with contact information.
UVA Wise is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence, affordable access, and unwavering support of a collaborative and diverse community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Employee fulfills duties as a "responsible employee" under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. A Responsible employee includes any employee: who has the authority to take action to redress sexual violence; who has been given the duty of reporting incidents of sexual violence or any other misconduct by students to the Title IX Coordinator or other appropriate school designee; or whom a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.
UVA Wise is committed to helping the campus community provide for their own safety and security. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report containing information on campus security and personal safety, including alerts, fire safety, crime prevention tips, and crime statistics is available at www.uvawise.edu/ASR. A copy is available upon request by calling 276-328-0190 or 276-376-3451.
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.
