Central Receiving Surplus and Asset Management Coordinator

Fort Valley State University; Fort Valley (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Valley State University in Fort Valley, Georgia, seeks a Central Receiving Surplus and Asset Management Coordinator responsible for the daily operations of the university's receiving and delivery service. This role includes managing freight, maintaining inventory records, and ensuring compliance with university guidelines.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and 1-3 years of relevant experience in logistics or inventory control. A valid driver's license is required, along with excellent customer service skills.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in receiving, warehouse operations, logistics, or inventory control.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• High school diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of receiving and delivery services.
• Maintain accurate receiving logs and delivery documentation.
• Conduct physical inventories and reconcile discrepancies.
• Coordinate disposition of surplus property.

Skills

Receiving and logistics

Inventory control

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory tracking systems

Forklift

Job description

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of Central Receiving Surplus and Asset Management Coordinator.

Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area.

Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status.

Job Summary

The Central Receiving Surplus & Asset Management Coordinator is responsible for the daily operation of the university's receiving and campus delivery services, including receipt, inspection, documentation, routing, and delivery of freight and packages. This position also supports the university's asset management lifecycle by tagging and tracking assets, maintaining accurate inventory records, performing periodic/annual reconciliations, and coordinating the collection, staging, and disposition of surplus property in accordance with University System of Georgia (USG) and State of Georgia requirements.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, document, and distribute incoming freight and packages to campus departments.
• Verify shipment accuracy, note damages or discrepancies, and coordinate claims as needed.
• Maintain accurate receiving logs and delivery documentation.
• Provide timely campus-wide delivery services and obtain proof of delivery.
• Tag university assets and update asset location and custodian information in the inventory system.
• Conduct periodic and annual physical inventories; reconcile discrepancies and maintain audit-ready records.
• Coordinate collection, staging, documentation, and disposition of surplus property in compliance with University System of Georgia and State of Georgia guidelines.
• Update inventory and asset records following transfers, surplus, or disposal actions.
• Operate university vehicles and basic warehouse equipment safely and responsibly.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe receiving and storage environment.
• Provide professional customer service to faculty, staff, and campus partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• One to three years of experience in receiving, warehouse operations, logistics, inventory control, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education receiving or property control operations.
• Experience with asset management or inventory tracking systems.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.