Procurement Coordinator

Description:

The Administrative Assistant (AA) will provide generalist administrative support to a variety of audiences. Primary responsibilities are 1) to serve as the face of the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment (DNRE), greeting and directing students and visitors, keeping a welcoming environment, 2) serve as the subject matter expert on travel and procurement, assisting faculty with coordination and submission of reimbursements, and 3) functioning as the department communications liaison, which includes website maintenance and social media representative. Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, preparation of course materials and provide technical assistance to faculty and administrative staff on the use of Canvas, ordering teaching supplies, report generation, web page maintenance, library searches, and helping with travel arrangements and submitting of reimbursements Shared Services Center.

We are looking for an engaging team member who takes initiative and enjoys interacting with a diverse group of faculty, staff and students. Additionally, you will:

• Serve as the face of the department, greeting visitors and creating and maintaining a welcoming environment in the main office.
• Provide generalist administrative support to a group of faculty within the department.
• Become a subject matter expert on travel and procurement, assisting faculty with complex travel and service contract development.
• Function as the department’s communications liaison, including website maintenance and social medica representation.
• Work collaboratively within a diverse administrative team.
• Proactively take initiative to solve problems while providing excellent customer service.

If you possess these experiences and skills this may be the role for you! There are a few other qualifications that we would view as incredibly helpful in this role, to include:

• Prior experience in an academic setting.
• Prior experience using Cornell systems, such as eShop, Concur, and Drupal.