Job Information
Texas A&M University Travel Specialist III in United States
Job Title
Travel Specialist III
Agency
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Department
Travel Services
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Kingsville, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Job Summary
The Travel Specialist III under general supervision, coordinates the overall administration of the travel card program and serves as a resource for travel-related issues.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Customer Service
Acts as the liaison between the travelers and the credit card company to resolve transaction issues.
Acts as liaison between the travelers and vendors to resolve issues, as needed.
Manages all physical credit card aspects including ordering new or replacement credit cards, or maintenance of credit card limits per department supervisor approval.
Provides customer service to faculty and staff on all travel related issues, which includes but is not limited to, providing guidance on employee/student, foreign, prospective employee travel, one-on-one sessions, phone calls, or email.
Provides travel training to faculty and staff.
Data Processing
Processes applications for travel cards within guidelines and supervisor’s approval. Ensures all required permissions and documentation are on file.
Sends notifications / demand letters for outstanding balances
Reporting & Reviews
Audits and approves travel expense reports daily.
Issues tax withholding in accordance with the travel policy.
Generates monthly travel card statements and reports.
Maintains standard operating procedures for all tasks pertaining to this position.
This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Education – High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience – Five years of related experience.
Knowledge of – Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Ability to – Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Supervision of Others
This position generally does not supervise employees.
Other Requirements
- Work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) ! We are a public research university located in Kingsville, Texas. TAMUK is the southernmost campus of the Texas A&M University System. It is located 40 miles southwest of Corpus Christi and is within a 4-hour or less drive to multiple metro areas, including: San Antonio, Austin, Houston, and Brownsville- McAllen- Harlingen.
The mission of Texas A&M University- Kingsville is to enrich lives through education, discovery, and service in South Texas and beyond. The university's enrollment of approximately 7,000 students reflects the ethnic diversity of South Texas, with approximately 65% of the students of Hispanic origin. The university consists of five academic colleges: Arts & Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering, Agriculture & Natural Resources, and Education & Human Performance. The University has the Carnegie classification of: Doctoral University: High Research Activity .
According to Forbes Media, ratings from Javelina alumni rank Texas A&M University- Kingsville among the top 25 Universities in the nation. The rankings are based on alumni feedback about their experience at the institution.
Kingsville, a friendly and safe community , is home to nearly 30,000 people and represents a vital part of the Texas ranching industry with more than 60,000 cattle and 300 quarter horses. In addition to being home to the first institution of higher learning in South Texas, Kingsville is also home to Naval Air Station Kingsville and several Fortune 500 industrial companies.
From its quaint, historical buildings downtown to the longhorn and Santa Gertrudis cattle that graze in the legendary King Ranch, Kingsville still retains much of its unique historical charm while continuing to steadily grow into its future .
Visi t www.tamuk.edu or www.kingsvilletexas.com for more information.
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