Athletics Travel & Purchasing Coordinator

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. seeks an Athletics Travel & Purchasing Coordinator to serve as the liaison between the Athletics Department and Financial Services for purchasing and travel activities.

The role coordinates requests, documentation, and communications to ensure compliance with relevant laws, policies, and internal controls. The position supports centralized purchasing within Athletics under the Director of Procurement & Accounts Payable and VP for Financial Services, without authority to

Qualifications

• Associate degree required in business administration, accounting, finance, or related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Athletics purchasing and travel operations under the Director of Procurement & Accounts Payable and VP of Financial Services.
• Manage purchasing requests, travel documentation, and vendor communications.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, policies, procedures, grants, and internal controls.
• Support centralized purchasing model within Athletics purchasing and travel operations.
• Note: the role does not authorize College funds obligation, purchases, contracts, or vendor accounts.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Policy interpretation

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Confidentiality

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Banner ERP

Job description

The Athletics Travel & Purchasing Coordinator serves as the primary liaison between the Athletics Department and Financial Services for purchasing and travel activities. The position coordinates purchasing requests, travel documentation, vendor communications, and related administrative processes while ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state laws, Board policies, College procedures, grant requirements, and internal controls.The position supports the College's centralized purchasing model by coordinating Athletics purchasing and travel operations under the direction of the Director of Procurement & Accounts Payable and Vice President for Financial Services. This position does not have authority to obligate College funds, approve purchases, execute contracts, establish vendor accounts, or otherwise commit the College financially.Education:Associate degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Office Administration, or related field required.Bachelor's degree preferredRequired Skills:Must communicate well in both verbal and written formats.Must possess proficiency in Microsoft suite of applications or their equivalent.Excellent organizational and time management skills.Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.Strong attention to detail and accuracy.Ability to prioritize multiple assignments.Banner ERP experience preferred.Ability to maintain confidentiality.