Procurement Coordinator

Job Responsibilities

Manage financial accounts, revenue, and expenditures for goods and services procured.

Maintain knowledge of and ensure all procurement transactions adhere to university and state purchasing policies.

Process purchase requisitions, reimbursements, journal entries, travel, and purchasing card transactions.

Maintain purchasing files and ensure timely receipt and payment of purchases.

Operate within a shared services model to support divisional procurement needs.

Work within the divisional finance ticketing system to ensure the timely processing of requests.

About the Role

The Procurement Coordinator for the Division of Student Affairs specializes in the procurement of goods and services for the departments within the division, ensuring all transactions are accurate, compliant, and aligned with university, state, and federal policies.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive understanding of accounting, auditing, banking, budgeting, financial management, investment principles, and state government fiscal and accounting processes.
• Familiarity with state laws and regulations governing university finances, public utility organizational and capital structures, and financing methods for major utility expansions.
• Proficiency in financial statement analysis, mathematical concepts, account reconciliation, fiscal reporting, state procurement practices, and general office procedures.
• Experience with university receipting and accounts receivable systems, including PeopleSoft, as well as reporting tools and ledger generation.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data, records, and reports accurately, with advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to serve effectively as a liaison with internal and external departments and agencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in USC and/or state procurement policies.

Perks

• Competitive salary
• 15 paid vacation days
• 15 paid sick days
• 13 paid holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• An engaging and collaborative environment.

Additional Comments

Job Close Date: 09/30/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant: Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by September 30, 2026.