Travel Specialist

Travel Specialist University of North Carolina Wilmington - 4.3 Wilmington, NC Job Details $42,000 - $46,500 a year 21 hours ago Qualifications Administrative experience Office experience Full Job Description Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the 'Work History' section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered. This position is being recruited at the Journey level. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. Administrative Specialist Working Title Travel Specialist Competency Level Journey Home Department CHHS - Dean's Office - 31500 Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit The College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) is an interdisciplinary and integrated academic unit that includes three professional schools: the School of Nursing, the School of Social Work, and the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences. The CHHS has over 250 permanent employees, and approximately 4,500 students spread across 18 academic programs. CHHS Business Core Services Team (BCST) provides centralized financial, human resources, facility management, systems training and support, and reporting services to all CHHS units. College College of Health and Human Services - 315 College College/School Information University Information The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking. A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering. The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "

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High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969. Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus Brief Summary of Work for this Position The Travel Specialist serves as a member of the Finance team within the Business Core Service Team which provides comprehensive business services support to the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) and its functional units. This position is responsible for the following: Processing all travel pre-approvals, prepaid travel requests, and travel expense reports for faculty, staff, students and non-employees within the College (excluding award/grant travel) ensuring that appropriate documentation is obtained and reports are processed timely. Coordinate rental car reservations as needed. Maintain accurate travel tracking records and prepare travel budget reports as needed. Monitor employee travel budgets to ensure compliance with employee allocations. Processes cash/check reimbursements for unauthorized UNCW Card expenses and travel budget overages. Serve as the subject matter expert on travel policies and practices for CHHS, UNCW, and the UNC System Office within the College. Provide training to faculty, staff, and students on CHHS, UNCW, and UNC System Office travel policies and practices. Prepare miscellaneous financial and accounting transactions such as journal entries and check requests. Serve as back up to other members of the Business Core Service Team. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Graduation from high school and one year of related office experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Diplomas or degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Preferred education, professional skills and experience Experience working in a higher education environment. Knowledge of Banner Finance, uShop, and Chrome River, or similar ERP system. Effective oral and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Knowledge of UNCW or UNC System financial policies and practices. Required Certifications or licensure

N/A FTE 1.0 FTE

(40 hours per week) Months Per Year 12 Months Work Days Monday - Friday Work Hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Type of Position Permanent Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited Position Number 7945 Job Posting Date 06/10/2026 Posting Close Date 06/28/2026 Number of Openings Single Incumbent Special Notes to Applicants

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: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the 'Work History' section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered. This position is being recruited at the Journey level. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. EEO Statement UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. Eligibility for Employment Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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