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Purchasing Assistant

  • https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/73089
  • Lynchburg, Virginia, United States
  • CAMPUS BUSINESS OFF (Central Virginia)
  • Central Virginia Community College
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Title: Purchasing Assistant

Agency: Central Virginia Community College

Location: Lynchburg - 680

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: $15.00 - $17.00 hourly

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

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Job Description:
Central Virginia Community College is located in Lynchburg, Virginia, in view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. CVCC is a comprehensive two-year institution of higher education with an enrollment of approximately 5,000 students in occupational/technical programs and university-parallel/college transfer programs.

The goal of the Purchasing Assistant is to provide high touch, high quality Academic and Administrative Services in the College’s Purchasing Office. The Purchasing Assistant will support and demonstrate Business Office efforts that fulfill the strategic goals of the College’s mission and service area.

Serves as primary point of contact to students and college customers in the office, by phone, or electronically. The purchasing assistant will work closely with team members or through individual efforts, reconcile accounts, and prepare and maintain accurate files and spreadsheets using various accounting systems related to purchasing. This position will collaborate with faculty, staff, administrators, and suppliers to respond to college needs and proactively resolve issues in a timely manner using effective problem resolution skills.
Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent certifications, education, training and/or experience. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. Experience providing services to a diverse population is required. Excellent customer service skills, as well as excellent oral and written communication. Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks in a stressful environment. Effectively utilize Microsoft Office with specific emphasis on Microsoft Excel.
Preferred Qualifications:

Accounting or business experience in a higher education purchasing office setting. Experience with PeopleSoft or similar student information system. Working knowledge (with guidance) of system enhancements, software upgrades and project implementation. Intermediate to advanced Microsoft office including, but not limited to Excel, and other database management.

 

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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