Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number |
S13736P |
Working Title |
P-Card Program Coordinator |
Department |
FD-Procurement |
About the University of Georgia |
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education
(https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education.
UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.
UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine. |
About the College/Unit/Department |
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College/Unit/Department website |
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Posting Type |
External |
Retirement Plan |
TRS or ORP |
Employment Type |
Employee |
Benefits Eligibility |
Benefits Eligible |
Full/Part time |
Full Time |
Work Schedule |
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Additional Schedule Information |
8-5 Monday - Friday. |
Advertised Salary |
$50k- based on commensurate experience |
Posting Date |
06/13/2025 |
Open until filled |
Yes |
Closing Date |
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Proposed Starting Date |
07/01/2025 |
Special Instructions to Applicants |
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Location of Vacancy |
Athens Area |
EEO Policy Statement |
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu). |
USG Core Values Statement |
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our
USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each
USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the
USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in
USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally,
USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653. |
Position Information
Classification Title |
Materials Management Professional |
FLSA |
Exempt |
FTE |
1.00 |
Minimum Qualifications |
Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications. |
Preferred Qualifications |
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Position Summary |
The Procurement Specialist serves a critical role in achieving the University's tripartite mission of teaching, research, and public service. In addition the Procurement Specialist, as a part of Finance and Administration, works to provide exceptional service and stewardship of the University's financial, human, and physical resources.
To carry out these missions, the Procurement Specialist specializing in the P-Card arena serves as a coordinator that provides administrative, operational direction, and oversight for UGA's P-Card Program. Serves as first point of contact for P-Card matters. UGA's P-Card program is approved for 868 P-Cards and each card has a Cardholder, Approver 1, Approver 2, and occasionally a Reconciler. This position will have or obtain a Georgia Certified Purchasing Card Associate certification (
GCPCA) and this certification will be renewed every 5 years. Performance of these duties requires knowledge and understanding of State, Regents, and University purchasing policy and procedure, along with the State's Purchasing Card Program, more specifically. |
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies |
- Excellent communication skills.
- Enthusiastic engagement in partnering with stakeholders to achieve mutual success.
- Active thinking, analysis, problem solving, and evaluation to develop and execute plans
- Initiative and independent judgment.
- A high level of commitment to supporting the University community.
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Physical Demands |
- Sit, bend.
- Type and communicate via telephone and email.
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Is driving a responsibility of this position? |
No |
Is this a Position of Trust? |
Yes |
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? |
Yes |
Does this position require a P-Card? |
No |
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? |
No |
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? |
No |
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) |
Yes |
Credit and P-Card policy |
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the
UGA Credit Background Check website. |
Background Investigation Policy |
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the
UGA Background Check website. |
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities |
New P-Card Requests:
- Administers the issuance of new P-Cards for the University and audits/reviews the eligibility of applicants.
- Responsible for the collection, review, and maintenance of various forms and agreements.
- Responsible for auditing original applications, default allocation information, and related materials for accuracy. As necessary during the course of review, communicates with departments and individuals to seek clarification and resolve issues.
- Responsible for auditing prior spend, special approvals, policy compliance for role set up, and ensuring that HR has notified that proper background and credit checks are completed.
- Set up new users in Bank's software program.
- Maintains record retention standards for all P-Card related paperwork
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Percentage of time |
20 |
Duties/Responsibilities |
P-Card Change Requests:
- Reviews and administers requested changes for all P-Card roles, single transaction limits, monthly credit limits, temporary limit increase, role changes, name changes, special approvals, and default speed types.
- Audits requests for compliance to policy.
- Audits all roles for proper documentation, education, and obtains proper approvals.
- Depending on the request, additional forms will be prepared for review and final approval by DOAS and OPB.
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Percentage of time |
20 |
Duties/Responsibilities |
Renewals:
- The P-Card coordinator maintains a spreadsheet that is used by the P-Card team to track and alert cardholders of pending renewals.
- Responsible for contacting Cardholders at 60 days and at 30 days prior to expiration of their cards with an email explaining the renewal process and providing the renewal form.
- Responsible for collecting all necessary documentation required by policy for renewal including the HR notification of a clear background and credit check, renewal form with proper signatures, and approval from the P-Card Administrator and the CFO.
- If the card expires prior to all steps being completed, the coordinator is responsible for updating the Bank's system to inactivate the card. Conducts follow up as necessary and once all steps are complete reactivates the card.
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Percentage of time |
15 |
Duties/Responsibilities |
Customer service:
- Researches and answers inquiries from campus, vendors, State Purchasing, management, etc. concerning various P-Card-related matters.
- These include but are not limited to: allowable and unallowable purchases, role set up, eligibility requirements, reconciliation, emergency purchases, split purchases, potential violations, etc.
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Percentage of time |
20 |
Duties/Responsibilities |
Additional Duties:
- Ensures P-Card transaction involving physical labor over $2,499 have required e-verify documentation and records these for inclusion in the annual report.
- Reviews the EITS daily report to ascertain if access to systems needs to be altered or revoked.
- Tracks types and number of non-compliant transactions.
- Writes and issues violation notices to cardholders and their respective roles.
- Discusses the need for possible card suspension with administrative superiors and takes action as directed.
- Assists with completion of annual P-Card audit required by DOAS.
- Serves as backup for review of payment requests during periods of absence of the primary duty holder.
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Percentage of time |
15 |
Duties/Responsibilities |
Training:
- Trains all roles in the P-Card program in proper P-Card use including policy and procedure, role responsibilities, pre-approval process, making the transaction, allocation and reconciliation in the Bank's software program, collection and retention of adequate documentation and monthly reconciliation of the bank statement.
- Responsible for: conducting monthly group initial training and one on one training as needed (in person or via internet), advising individuals of required completion of annual refresher training, monitoring for compliance, taking action within the bank's system to inactivate cards for those cardholders who have roles that are non-compliant with completing refresher training.
- Drafts training materials, updates and revises to reflect changes in policy and procedure, and presents for managerial approval.
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Percentage of time |
10 |
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