Program Resource Specialist, Biological Sciences

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school or equivalent; specialized education with 2-3 years of office experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Office management experience in a university or college setting.

• Computer experience with Banner and IR

Application Process\: Qualified applicants must apply online and attach a cover letter and resume

Application Deadline\: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate has been selected.

Minimum hiring rate $16.34 (Market Range 04) – Salary commensurate with education and experience.

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The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), ADEA (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the appropriate affirmative action office. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the campus ADA Coordinator.

The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Tennessee at Martin is accepting applications for Program Resource Specialist.

Job Duties include:

• To serve as general office manager for department to facilitate the smooth operation of departmental functions as they relate to our college, university, students, alumni, and public.

• Maintain and reconcile departmental operating budgets; maintain faculty CENS money; complete contracts as requested.

• Prepare all payroll documents (PIF, I-9s, time reports), process bid requests, requisitions, and purchase orders.

• Prepare budget revision requests; maintain equipment inventory records; complete questionnaires from auditors regarding departmental budget, personnel, and equipment inventory.

• Assist the department’s 15-20 faculty members, adjuncts, and other support staff in the performance of their duties.

• Assist with departmental search for faculty members by placing ads, etc.

• Prepare travel requests and reimbursements. Also, make travel arrangements such as requesting vans or cars.

• Train and supervise work-study students.

• Complete faculty overload and adjunct pay form each semester. Turn in release time to academic records. Enter overload information of faculty in Banner. Add additional pay in IRIS.

• Provide support to faculty participating with SOAR (student’s registration).

• In the absence of secretary, answer phones, greet visitors, answer questions, take message, process change of major forms and assign advisors, etc.

• In absence of research technician, check in merchandise ordered and deliver to appropriate faculty or store in appropriate location.

• Complete facilities space inventory, key inventory, and equipment inventory. Make corrections in IRIS. Do key requests for new faculty, adjuncts, and student workers.

• Assist with computer operations and prepare minor repairs to copier and other office equipment.

• Coordinate arrangements for graduate reception, location, order food, and send invitations to graduating students and parents.

Skills

• Computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, internet, IRIS, Banner).

• Good organizational skills, excellent human relations skills, ability to work without supervision and quickly adapt to change.