Card Program Administrator

Are you ready to make a significant impact at the University of Alaska? We’re looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Card Program Administrator to oversee our ProCard/Travel Card Programs in our office in Fairbanks. With over 4,000 cards and an annual spend exceeding $50 million, this role is pivotal in driving efficiency and compliance across the university. If you're passionate about making a difference and enjoy a good challenge, this opportunity is for you!

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• Make a Difference: Your work will directly influence the financial health and operational efficiency of the university.

• Grow Your Career: We offer continuous learning opportunities and professional development.

• Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive team that values innovation and teamwork.

• Community Impact: Contribute to the success of the University of Alaska and its diverse community.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, and more.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Program Management: Oversee the daily operations of the ProCard/Travel Card Programs.

• Account Maintenance: Manage card accounts, ensuring they adhere to university policies.

• Training & Support: Provide essential training and support to cardholders and approving officials.

• Fraud Prevention: Analyze transactions to identify cost-saving opportunities and potential fraud.

• Auditing & Improvement: Conduct regular audits and recommend process enhancements.

• Relationship Building: Maintain professional relationships with vendors, departments, and auditors.

Minimum Qualifications:

What We’re Looking For:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in business/accounting or related field or an equivalent combination of procurement training and experience is preferred.

• Experience: Two years of business experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience (i.e. procurement or card related experience).

• Experience demonstrating ability to communicate and work effectively with all levels of management/staff/public/

• Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and proficiency in MS Office Suite. Knowledge of Banner Finance is a plus.

• Certification: Certified Procurement Card Professional (CPCP) certification is preferred.

Position Details:

This is a full-time, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 78, based on education and experience.

Please attach a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information of three (3) professional references with your application.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified.

Review of application materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Sarah Morisky, UA System Office HR Coordinator, at ua-so-hr@alaska.edu or (907)450-8245.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.