Travel & Procurement Specialist II

Knights Experience Team (kNEXT):

The University of Central Florida's (UCF) Knights Experience Team (kNEXT) primarily provides customer service to the Finance Business Centers (FBCs) and the Human Resources Business Centers (HRBCs) employees, assisting with various tasks as needed. kNEXT also provides administrative support services to staff across all colleges and divisions of the University and is designed to reduce administrative burden, consolidate transaction‑based functions, create economies of scale, and improve back‑room process efficiency so colleges can better focus resources on their mission.

The team consists of HR Specialists and Travel & Procurement Specialists who support campus employees, train staff, provide specialized reporting and analytics, and continuously improve processes and workflows.

The Travel & Procurement Specialist acts as the primary point of contact for all procurement‑related and travel‑related activities. This role supports Travel & Procurement Coordinators within the Finance Business Centers (FBCs) by providing expertise on procurement and travel processes, procedures, and training.

• Support procurement requests for goods and services, ensuring policies and regulations are followed and transactions are processed in a timely manner.
• Research suppliers and obtain quotes, and identify contracts or the need for waivers of competition and sole source certifications.
• Initiate and review requisitions, manage purchase orders, and handle change orders. Create receipts and handle supplier invoices or purchasing card transactions to ensure timely payments.
• Reconcile and verify purchasing card transactions, ensuring compliance with policies and accurate documentation.
• Support travel requests, create and review spend authorizations and expense reports, and assist with travel arrangements, documentation, advance and reimbursement requests.
• Serve as an expert on procurement‑related and travel‑related processes and procedures for Travel & Procurement Coordinators in the FBCs.
• Continuously review and improve processes to increase operational efficiency and support training efforts.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

High School Diploma or equivalent and (2+) years of relevant experience or a combination of comparable education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).

• 3+ years of experience supporting purchasing, AP/AR, and/or customer service activities.
• Working knowledge of financial and purchasing rules, regulations, processes, and procedures.
• Commitment to delivering high‑quality customer service and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment; skilled in building effective relationships with cross‑functional partners.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Proficiency in Workday and Microsoft applications (Outlook, Excel, Teams) and ability to utilize computer systems to support operations, configure tools, generate reports, enter data, and process information efficiently.

The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $20.29–$22.75. The final hourly rate will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

Applicant must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off, including annual and sick time and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings options.
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
• Education assistance.
• And more – see the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Department

kNEXT

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$20.29 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

02-26-2026 (12:00 AM)

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