Procurement / Property Management Specialist, 0097094T Full Time NEW

Description

Title: Procurement / Property Management Specialist

Position Number: 0097094T

Hiring Unit: Administrative Affairs – Business Office

Location: Kahului, Maui

Date Posted: March 24, 2026

Closing Date: April 07, 2026

Salary: Salary schedules and placement information

Additional Salary Information: Pay Band A: Minimum $4,458/month

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Funding: Revolving

Other Conditions:

This is NOT a remote position – the job requires in-person work.

Duties & Responsibilities:(**denotes essential duties)

• **Assists Department supervisor(s) as a “subject matter expert” with procurement matters. Works closely with the Department supervisor(s) to proactively plan and schedule complex purchases to accommodate the Department’s timelines. Advises Department supervisor(s) on the best, efficient, and appropriate methods of procurement.
• **Prepare a range of procurement documents to include, but not limited to, requisitions, super quotes, written quotes, invitation for bids, travel requests, travel completions, sole source justifications, price reasonableness justifications, sole brand justifications, disbursement vouchers, and other documents.
• **Works closely with the Department supervisor(s) to acquire adequate information and justifications to prepare the procurement documents.
• **Explain the applicable rules and regulations, informing the unit head or other responsible individual of Federal, State, and University fiscal policy requirements as related to the procurement process by explaining regulations applicable to the discrepancy and following up on the discrepancy as required, ensuring resolution.
• **Reviews the procurement documents to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and University policies.
• **Prepare the necessary fiscal documents to purchase goods and services. This involves the conversion of the document into a Purchase Order, Interdepartmental Order, or Contract. Submission of the documents to the Fiscal Administrator for approval and distribution to appropriate departments or vendors.
• **Works closely with the Fiscal Administrators for complex transactions.
• **Monitors accounts payable and follows up with Departments or vendors on outstanding invoices and past due payments, stop payments, uncashed and stale dated checks, and prepares appropriate documents to clear checks. Liquidate encumbrances to close purchase orders.
• **Receives and reviews invoices for purchase orders and contract payments. Audits invoices to ensure that payment is for authorized purchases, the goods and/or services have been received in good order and condition, and Department approval was obtained to issue payment. If discrepancies occur, contact either the Department or the vendor to clarify the differences. If payment is appropriate, submit invoices to the University of Hawaii (UH) Disbursing Office for processing. Verify the accuracy of account codes, object codes, vendor payment remittance information, and line item cost extensions referenced on the payment request. Process edits to the vendor code as needed to ensure the payment request matches the invoice remittance. Directly responds to and researches questions that the UH Disbursing Office may raise regarding payment documents.
• **Process disbursement vouchers to issue payment for the college’s utility services. Prepare reports on the usage and cost for all campus utilities.
• **Reconcile the departmental control accounts to the UH System’s centrally generated ledgers. At the direction of the Fiscal Administrator, conducts research into accounts by examining data and source documents, and prepares reports summarizing information requested. Prepares adjustments and corrections via the University’s Financial Management System as needed to balance accounts.
• **Organizes and maintains a comprehensive filing system for all fiscal documents, reports, and ledgers.
• **Establish vendor codes in the Financial Management System.
• **Assists with check distribution (i.e., payroll).
• **Pre-audits procurement documents and assists field personnel with procurement matters when necessary. Reviews processed documents for accuracy and completeness, with the verification of account codes and object codes referenced, line item extensions, review of the item description, and appropriate supporting documents are available by established policies and procedures. As directed by the Fiscal Administrator, provide support and training on fiscal procedures to College faculty and staff.
• **Contact departmental/unit personnel and/or vendors verbally or in writing to resolve procurement-related problems.
• **Assists with reviewing and verifying travel documents for accuracy, completeness, appropriateness & propriety, by established policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.
• **Assists in supervising the maintenance of campus inventory records, assuring proper identification and disposition of all equipment.
• **Assists with the daily tuition and fee collections, campus collection activities, external and internal accounts receivable collections via Banner, Kuali Financial System (KFS), and/or Destiny, and recordation of cash receipts on the deposit forms.
• **Analyzes student statements and determines accuracy in credits/charges. Advises students in financial aid, admissions, and registration policies as they relate to payments and/or refunds.
• **Maintains Business Office supply inventory. Orders and restock supplies when needed. Acquires quotations from vendors, prepares requisitions, tracks orders with vendors, and verifies receipt of goods.
• **Supervise two or more student employees. Plan student work schedules and keep running totals of wages.
• Assumes duties of other personnel in the Business Office during their absence.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Professional Work Experience

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field and progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for a Business-related field; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills, and abilities as indicated.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Functional knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques in the area of Business, demonstrated by knowledge, understanding, and ability to apply concepts and terminology.
• Functional knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and systems associated with Business.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes, and resolve the full range of problems that may commonly occur in the area of Business.
• Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and procedures, and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team members, and individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and word processing software.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of procurement, inventory control, sales, and inventory records maintenance.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply financial and general administrative rules and regulations to a variety of work situations.
• Knowledge of using the University of Hawaii’s Financial Management System (Kuali).
• Knowledge in writing and posting quotations for competitive bidding.
• Knowledge in construction/maintenance procurement.

• Familiarity with the University of Hawaii Administrative Procedures.
• Ability to recognize obstacles, identify possible causes, and resolve the full range of problems that may commonly occur in a variety of work situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with a variety of individuals, including faculty, staff, the University community, and the general public.

• Ability to analyze, interpret, and use sound logic and judgment in the application of a variety of financial and general administrative rules and regulations.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to read and understand oral and written instructions; create reports and procedures; and speak and write effectively.
• Detail-oriented and able to comprehend, analyze, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks and a wide variety of information with demanding deadlines.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment with little or no supervision.
• Ability to perform under highly stressful conditions while maintaining a courteous and professional demeanor.
• Experience using the Windows operating system and Microsoft Office applications. Ability to utilize email for general office correspondence and other Google applications.

Inquiries:

Name: UH Maui College, Human Resources

Phone: 808-984-3381

Email: maui-hr-l@lists.hawaii.edu

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

To Apply: . In addition to the Application, applicants must attach the following:

• A one- to two-page statement outlining ways in which you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications;
• Official graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position (copies of official transcripts are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.) Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. The expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.

• Academic record/grade summaries will NOT be accepted.
• Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted.

• Resume
• Three (3) professional references with contact information (including email addresses)
• Optional letters of recommendation.

Incomplete applications will NOT be considered. NOTE:

• The application will be incomplete if materials are unreadable, illegible, password-protected, missing, or corrupted; therefore, late or incomplete applications will not be considered. All requested documents/information become the property of Maui College and will not be returned.
• Please do not include any self-identifying photos and redact any references to confidential information on submitted documents (social security number, date of birth, etc.).
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