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Procurement and Operations Specialist- College of Nursing- UTK

Position Number: 6140022
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Position Type: Health - Healthcare Administration

Procurement and Operations Specialist- College of Nursing- UTK
Knoxville, TN, United States

Job Identification: 2572
Job Category: Financial
Posting Date: 04/11/2025
Job Schedule: Full Time
Locations: 1412 Circle Drive, Knoxville, TN, 37996, US (On-site)

Job Description
The College of Nursing is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to fill the Procurement and Operations role, reporting to the Budget Director. This position's responsibilities include procurement activities, management of daily operational tasks, coordination of facilities maintenance requests, and representation of the college in parking- related matters, requiring a blend of administrative acumen and problem-solving skills to ensure the smooth functioning of the college's operations.

Responsibilities
Procurement:

Ensures timely processing of college-wide procurement card purchases, including virtual conference registrations.
Handles college-wide cash and credit card deposits.
Maintains CON Finance & Administration accounts payable/receivable files and ledger files.
Processes new vendor requests and maintains vendor files.
Enters affiliation agreements, receivable/payable contracts, and purchase orders for CON.

Administrative:

Oversee the CON Finance email account, ensuring timely responses.
Maintains and distributes CON visitor parking passes and CON orange dot parking pass check-out system.
Manages CON mailing (campus and FedEx) and coordinates with mail services.
Schedules staff quarterly meetings and weekly FAOIT meetings.
Sets up and maintains RingCentral telephone accounts.
Prepares letters, reports, and records as needed for the CON FAO team.

Facilities:

Manages CON building facilities work order requests.
Assists with the annual parking verification process and serves as the College parking representative.
Manages furniture and equipment installation and surplus, directing RRT or vendors as needed.
Manages copier maintenance, readings, and training.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 1 - 2 years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with the University of Tennessee policies and procedures.
SAP or DASH experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Advanced skill level in Microsoft Word and Excel Suite.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Professional decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and work assignments.
Ability to accomplish projects independently with little or no supervision.

Work Location: Knoxville, TN - onsite
Compensation and Benefits:

UT market range: MR05
Anticipated hiring range: $42,000 - $45,000
Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
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Application Instructions:
For best consideration, applicants should submit a cover letter and resume before April 30th, 2025.

About Us
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees-the Volunteers-who uphold the university's tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.

UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee's flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy's largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.

UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices that attract and retain a diverse community and that support a culture where everyone matters and belongs.

The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates," "One of America's Best Large Employers," and "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine.

Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!

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