Business and Administrative Specialist - Units

Serve as primary point of contact for LBJ operating units and assigned centers for business and administrative matters. Advise unit heads of relevant policies. Receive request tickets and route or take action as appropriate. Facilitate requests which may include gathering information, preparing forms, coordinating approvals, providing account information, and other tasks to ensure timely service delivery. Create payment vouchers in Define. Ensure regular check-ins with unit heads and request support from CBO as needed.Process procurement requests for goods and services for assigned units. Receive and analyze procurement request tickets. Determine and execute appropriate method of procurement. Obtain quotes as needed. Prepare Business Contracts and related justification forms; serve as back up for business contract review and liaison between requestor and Business Contracts and Purchasing Offices from inception to final approval. Follow up on incomplete purchases or undelivered items. Order supplies. Coordinate vendor set up.Receive and process travel authorizations and changes. Coordinate documentation for student travel ensuring appropriate authorizations on file prior to travel. Assist faculty, staff, and students with travel arrangements as needed. Coordinate restricted region approvals. Prepare cash advance requests and reconciliations as required. Receive funds and process according to cash handling guidelines.Develop and maintain advanced knowledge of best practice and university/school policies, procedures, and processes for business operations. Manage queues to ensure timely processing and communication in accordance with LBJ business office service level expectations. Enter notes in school systems. Ensure consistently professional communication with vendors, internal customers, and university offices.Assist with account and budget maintenance including funds transfers and balance inquiries. Ensure sufficient funds are available for expenditures. Request financial reports on behalf of units.Other duties as assigned.