Travel Consultant Jobs in Maryland

Job Ref:

10025698

Location:

Adelphi, MD

Category:

Finance and Accounting

Type:

Full time

Travel Program & Corporate Card Administrator

Chief Financial Office

Exempt Regular 1.3

The Travel Program & Corporate Card Administrator will be responsible for all aspects of the travel program, Procurement Card (P-Card) program, and Diners Card program, to include, but not limited to, the following:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure all programs are administered in compliance with University and State policy and procedures
• Review and revise program policies and procedures as required
• Serve as the primary administrator for the Procurement Card and Diners Card programs, managing card issuance, cancellations, account maintenance and limit adjustments
• Administer and maintain travel policies and procedures, ensuring they are up to date and consistently followed by employees and approvers
• Conduct training sessions, ongoing support, and prepare documentation and user guides for cardholders and approvers for Corporate Card programs
• Ensure all card transactions are loaded into the financial system in a timely and accurate manner
• Ensure all card transactions are properly accounted for and reconciled to supporting documentation
• Other assigned duties as required

Competencies:

• Monitor and audit cardholder activity to identify policy exceptions, misuse, or non-compliance and escalate as appropriate
• Monitor third-party agencies and vendors for quality of service and to ensure University needs are met
• Prepare and distribute regular program reporting and metrics to Comptroller and State agency

Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office, including the ability to operate computerized accounting and spreadsheet programs
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and commitment to confidentiality
• Excellent data entry skills
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Effective verbal, listening, and written communication skills
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently or as a member of a team

Education & Experience Requirements:

Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience:

• 3-5 years of accounting or business-related experience required
• Knowledge of general accounting principles, regulatory standards, and compliance requirements; general math skills

Preferred Experience Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree

Experience:

• At least 3 years of administering a Corporate Card program; experience in a state agency or public higher education environment preferred
• Familiarity with State of Maryland Procurement Card and travel regulations preferred

All submissions should include a cover letter and resume. UMGC offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for qualifying positions, such as tuition remission, generous leave and healthcare. For detailed benefits information, please visit: https://careers.umgc.edu/benefits.html.

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. UMGC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Workplace Accommodations:

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive working environment for people of all abilities. UMGC is dedicated to the principle that no qualified individual with a disability shall, based on disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of the University, or be subjected to discrimination. For information about UMGC's Reasonable Workplace Accommodation Policy or to request an accommodation, applicants/candidates can contact Employee Accommodations via email at employee-accommodations@umgc.edu.