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Travel & Procurement Coordinator II

Orlando, Florida, United States · On-site

Mid level

The Opportunity: The Travel and Procurement Coordinator II plays a key role in managing travel and procurement tasks for the Business Center. This position serves as the primary point of contact for colleges and division…

Skills: Procurement, Travel Coordination, Workday, ERP Systems, Contract Management

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Admissions Specialist II

Orlando, Florida, United States · On-site

$17/hr–$21/hr

Mid level

Social Work: The University of Central Florida (UCF) College of Health Professions and Sciences (CHPS) is home to nationally recognized programs focused on health and wellness ― and a respected faculty dedicated to teach…

Skills: Student Recruitment, Admissions Advising, Application Processing, Student Orientation, CRM Management

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Plumber II

Orlando, Florida, United States · On-site

$23/hr–$31/hr

Mid level

Facilities and Business Operations: The Facilities and Business Operations team at UCF is dedicated to fostering a conducive educational environment for our faculty, staff, students, and the broader community. We are com…

Skills: Plumbing System Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Preventive Maintenance, Predictive Maintenance, Backflow Prevention

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Program Manager, Training Academy and Technical Assistance

Orlando, Florida, United States · On-site

$65k–$81k/yr

Mid level

UCF Center for Community Schools: The UCF Center for Community Schools in the College of Community Innovation and Education at the University of Central Florida is a practice-based organization that provides community sc…

Skills: Strategic Leadership, Program Development, Staff Supervision, Technical Assistance, Continuous Improvement

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Compliance Investigator

Orlando, Florida, United States · On-site

Mid level

The Opportunity: The University of Central Florida is seeking a Compliance Investigator to join University Compliance and Ethics. This position supports UCF’s comprehensive compliance and ethics program by assisting with…

Skills: Investigative Planning, Interviewing, Fact-gathering, Report Writing, Case Management

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Finance/Budget Manager

Orlando, Florida, United States · On-site

$76k–$110k/yr

Senior

Facilities and Business Operations: The Facilities and Business Operations team at UCF is dedicated to fostering a conducive educational environment for our faculty, staff, students, and the broader community. We are com…

Skills: Financial Reporting, Budget Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Budget Management, Accounting Operations

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Controls Specialist III

Orlando, Florida, United States · On-site

$30/hr–$42/hr

Senior

Facilities and Business Operations: The Facilities and Business Operations team at UCF is dedicated to fostering a conducive educational environment for our faculty, staff, students, and the broader community. We are com…

Skills: Building Automation Systems, HVAC Controls, DDC Systems, Programming, Troubleshooting

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Post Doctoral Scholar

Orlando, Florida, United States · On-site

Senior

Profile of the dept. or college (Not required) Insert Name Here: Materials Science Engineering The Opportunity A postdoctoral position is available in computational and theoretical materials science in the Materials Theo…

Skills: Computational Materials Science, Condensed Matter Physics, First-principles Calculations, Machine Learning, DFT

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Postdoctoral Scholar, Physics

Orlando, Florida, United States · On-site

Mid level

The Opportunity (Job description): The Computational Catalysis Group, led by Prof. Shyam Kattel at the University of Central Florida, has an immediate opening for a postdoctoral researcher position. An ideal candidate sh…

Skills: Density Functional Theory, Grand Canonical DFT, Microkinetic Modeling, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Interatomic Potentials

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Director Athletics Compliance

Orlando, Florida, United States · On-site

$56k/yr

Mid level

The Opportunity: UCF is seeking a Director, Athletics Compliance to support and strengthen the university’s commitment to integrity and excellence in intercollegiate athletics. Reporting to the Associate Athletics Direct…

Skills: NCAA Compliance, Rules Interpretation, Student-Athlete Eligibility, Recruiting Compliance, Amateurism Regulations

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Facilities Technology Specialist II

Orlando, Florida, United States · On-site

Mid level

College of Engineering and Computer Science: As Florida's premier engineering and technology university, UCF is among the nation's largest producers of engineering and technology talent. The UCF College of Engineering an…

Skills: Equipment Maintenance, Inventory Management, Server Infrastructure Support, Facility Safety Coordination, Asset Tracking

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Insurance Eligibility/Verification Specialist

Orlando, Florida, United States · On-site

$15/hr–$17/hr

Mid level

Student Health Services - Insurance: UCF Health - Student Health Services (SHS) provides various primary and specialty care services to help keep students, faculty and staff at their optimum health. The Health Center is …

Skills: Insurance Verification, Eligibility Analysis, Patient Financial Navigation, Medical Terminology, Electronic Medical Records

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Internship Experience Coordinator I (TEMP)

Orlando, Florida, United States · On-site

$20/hr–$24/hr

Mid level

College of Nursing: A leader in nursing education for more than 40 years, UCF College of Nursing is doing MORE to ensure a healthier future for all. With a new, permanent home at UCF’s Academic Health Sciences Center, we…

Skills: Clinical Coordination, Onboarding, Compliance Management, Record Management, Stakeholder Communication

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Electrician I

Orlando, Florida, United States · On-site

$20/hr–$27/hr

Mid level

Facilities and Business Operations: The Facilities and Business Operations team at UCF is dedicated to fostering a conducive educational environment for our faculty, staff, students, and the broader community. We are com…

Skills: Electrical Troubleshooting, Preventive Maintenance, Corrective Maintenance, Wiring Installation, Fire Alarm System Repair

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Construction Project Coordinator I

Orlando, Florida, United States · On-site

$49k–$65k/yr

Entry level

Facilities and Business Operations: The Facilities and Business Operations team at UCF is dedicated to fostering a conducive educational environment for our faculty, staff, students, and the broader community. We are com…

Skills: Project Coordination, Systems Administration, Records Management, Document Control, Data Integrity

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Manager, Academic Program

Orlando, Florida, United States · On-site

$49k–$54k/yr

Mid level

Office of Undergraduate Studies: The Office of Undergraduate Studies believes that every student should have an educational experience that prepares them to thrive academically and professionally. Our office delivers on …

Skills: Program Coordination, Project Management, Stakeholder Collaboration, Data Analysis, Event Planning

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Facilities Project Manager II

Orlando, Florida, United States · On-site

$65k–$89k/yr

Mid level

Facilities and Business Operations: Facilities and Business Operations at UCF is dedicated to fostering a conducive educational environment for our faculty, staff, students, and the broader community. We are committed to…

Skills: Project Management, Construction Management, Budgeting, Cost Tracking, Scheduling

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Generator Mechanic

Orlando, Florida, United States · On-site

$20/hr–$27/hr

Mid level

Facilities and Business Operations: The Facilities and Business Operations team at UCF is committed to creating a supportive and welcoming environment for our faculty, staff, students, and the broader community. We take …

Skills: Diesel Generator Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Electrical Systems Repair, Automatic Transfer Switches, Emergency Power Systems

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Research Operations Specialist (TEMP)

United States · On-site

$22/hr–$26/hr

Mid level

The Opportunity: The University of Central Florida invites applications for a Research Operations Specialist supporting research and development activities focused on low-carbon methanol production from fugitive methane …

Skills: Chemical Safety, Hazardous Waste Management, Laboratory Operations, Compressed Gas Handling, Chemical Inventory Management

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Admission & Records Coordinator I

Orlando, Florida, United States · On-site

Entry level

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions: The Office of Undergraduate Admissions supports the university in meeting its strategic enrollment goals and fulfilling the UCF Strategic Plan. It is responsible for coordinating t…

Skills: Residency Classification, Regulatory Compliance, Student Communication, Case Preparation, Documentation Review

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Travel & Procurement Coordinator II

University of Central Florida - Office of Research

Orlando, Florida, United States • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • high school
  • Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program
  • Posted 2d ago
  • Apply by Jul 8
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Manage travel and procurement tasks for the Business Center, serving as the primary contact for colleges and divisions. Responsibilities include processing requisitions, managing procurement cards, and ensuring compliance with university policies and fund guidelines.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of relevant experience. Preferred qualifications include experience with Workday, higher education environments, and procurement of goods and services.

Full job description

The Opportunity: 

The Travel and Procurement Coordinator II plays a key role in managing travel and procurement tasks for the Business Center. This position serves as the primary point of contact for colleges and divisions on procurement-related activities. This position monitors and processes requisitions daily through UCF systems. The Travel and Procurement Coordinator assists in developing solicitations for bids and participates in creating contracts, leases, and supplier agreements. This position acquires goods and services using assigned procurement cards and ensures accurate receipt documentation. This position collaborates with Procurement Specialists to resolve issues, maintain visibility, and support end-user communications and training. The Travel and Procurement Coordinator is expected to work independently in a complex, fast-paced environment and ensure compliance with procurement policies and fund use guidelines.

Responsibilities:

  • Initiate requisitions and support colleges/divisions with purchases. Add and/or validate Worktags to verify appropriateness for acquisition.

  • Make procurement card purchases for college/division needs.

  • Act as a liaison between college/division staff, general counsel, and the vendor on the development of contractual agreements.

  • Review requests for procurement policy adherence prior to entry into Workday and propose alternative solutions in instances where the request is out of compliance.

  • Initiate adds/updates to the vendor master file, obtain supplier-provided documentation.

  • Manage requisitions, purchase orders, invoice receipts, and invoice payments and initiate RMAs with suppliers and coordinate returns, as required.

  • Verify, review, and reconcile expense and procurement card transactions to ensure compliance with university policy and regulations.

  • Serve as a general resource and point of contact for travel-related issues, receive and respond to incoming travel requests, and assist employees with travel-related issues or concerns. Initiate spend authorization for travel upon request. Book travel and hotel accommodations upon request. Ensure travel reservations comply with university policies. Prepare and reconcile travel and field advances, collect receipts and travel-related expense documents to prepare travel expense reports for employees upon request.

  • Review expense reports for policy adherence. Collect receipts for and reconcile non-travel expense card transactions. Collect receipts and prepare reimbursements other than travel. Ensure that reimbursement complies with university policies. Ensure all required permissions and documentation are included in all travel and procurement transactions.

Minimum Qualifications: 

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

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Workday or other ERP systems.

  • Experience in processing travel and procurement of goods and services.

  • Ability to work collaboratively and be part of a team environment while developing highly effective and valued professional relationships with peers, colleagues, and cross-functional teams.

  • Experience working in higher education.

The most successful candidates may possess the following qualities:

  • Highly organized and detail oriented.

  • Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment.

  • Strong presentation skills.

  • Creative problem-solving skills.

Additional Application Materials Required: 

In addition to the application, applicants should submit a cover letter and resume.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity, both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety.

All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H‑1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?  

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 12 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers: 

  • Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program

  • Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

  • Retirement savings options

  • Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions

  • Education assistance 

  • And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

Dive into our Total Rewards Calculator to discover the diverse selection available to you, giving you a glimpse into the benefits that together shape your comprehensive rewards package at UCF.

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

Department

College Of Sciences Finance Business Center

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday; 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$20.29 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

07-08-2026-12-00-AM


The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law.  The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.


As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.  


UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer. 


If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email [email protected].


For general application or posting questions, please email [email protected].

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The University of Central Florida (UCF) Office of Research sets the standard for excellence in service to our stakeholders by supporting research, commercialization and economic growth. Through diversity, strategic partnerships and integrity, we foster a culture where employees thrive in pursuit of their personal and professional goals, leading to organizational success. We are an essential resource for attracting and retaining premiere talent and funding through operational excellence, innovative technology and cohesive teamwork. UCF's research enterprise is fueled by more than $1 billion in funding over the last decade and is ranked among the top 25 universities in the world for patent production.

Offices: 12201 Research Pkwy, 501, Orlando, Florida 32826, US

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Research that makes an impact

Industry
Higher Education
Company size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Orlando, Florida
LinkedIn followers
4,057

The University of Central Florida (UCF) Office of Research sets the standard for excellence in service to our stakeholders by supporting research, commercialization and economic growth. Through diversity, strategic partnerships and integrity, we foster a culture where employees thrive in pursuit of their personal and professional goals, leading to organizational success. We are an essential resource for attracting and retaining premiere talent and funding through operational excellence, innovative technology and cohesive teamwork. UCF's research enterprise is fueled by more than $1 billion in funding over the last decade and is ranked among the top 25 universities in the world for patent production.

Offices: 12201 Research Pkwy, 501, Orlando, Florida 32826, US

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