Purchasing Card Program Manager - Compliance & Training

Tuskegee University; Tuskegee (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Tuskegee University is seeking a Purchasing Card Administrator responsible for managing the university's comprehensive purchasing card program, including administration, oversight, compliance, and program enhancements.

You will serve as the primary liaison with the university's banking institution, maintain program documentation, train staff, monitor activity for compliance, and prepare executive-level reports for university leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in procurement, accounting, finance, or related administrative field.
• Experience with Purchasing Card administration and procurement operations preferred.
• Experience working in a higher education environment preferred.
• Experience administering a university purchasing card program and familiarity with banking/procurement/audit processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain university purchasing card policies, procedures, guidelines, and internal controls.
• Supervise the Purchasing Card Coordinator and provide direction, training, and performance oversight to staff.
• Ensure proper issuance, maintenance, suspension, cancellation, and reconciliation of purchasing cards; review and approve applications and account changes.
• Monitor purchasing card activity to ensure policy compliance and identify misuse, fraud, or unauthorized transactions.
• Coordinate internal reviews, audits, and compliance assessments; prepare executive reports and analyses.
• Lead development and delivery of purchasing card training programs for cardholders and departments.
• Manage MCC restrictions and adjust as needed; collaborate with Procurement, Budget, Finance, and Internal Audit.
• Develop dashboards and presentations on card utilization and program performance.
• Maintain procurement knowledge and ensure alignment with regulations and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Procurement systems

Banking platforms

Job description

Tuskegee University is seeking a Purchasing Card Administrator responsible for managing the university's comprehensive purchasing card program, including administration, oversight, compliance, and program enhancements.

You will serve as the primary liaison with the university's banking institution, maintain program documentation, train staff, monitor activity for compliance, and prepare executive-level reports for university leadership.