PROGRAM COORDINATOR II
Summary
Administrative program coordinator supporting research faculty in UAB's Division of Cardiovascular Disease, handling procurement, financial processing, calendar management, and data entry using Oracle Finance Systems and Microsoft Office.
PROGRAM COORDINATOR II
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Under minimal supervision, provides essential administrative and business support services to predominantly research-focused faculty and laboratory personnel within the UAB Division of Cardiovascular Disease.
General Responsibilities\:
Under minimal supervision, coordinates administrative, personnel and logistical support for a defined department program (s), often of a large and/or complex nature. Carries out established program objectives and directives. Follows established guidelines or protocols. Determines the best approach to accomplish assignments. May participate in program planning and in setting program objectives. May supervise support staff. May act as a communication liaison and special events planner. Interfaces with outside resources such as volunteers, alumni, patients, other professionals in a defined field or with continuing education students. May be responsible for adherence to program budget and/or other fiscal duties. May assist with grant and contract preparation and submission. May handle data management.
Additional Duties & Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive administrative support to faculty and laboratory personnel by managing calendars, coordinating meetings, handling correspondence, and maintaining departmental records and databases.
Process procurement activities including supply orders, requisitions, payment requests, P-Card purchases and reconciliations, while maintaining vendor relationships and ensuring compliance with university policies.
Coordinate financial and operational support functions by processing travel reimbursements, internal cost transfers, membership renewals, subscriptions, conference registrations, and budget-related transactions.
Prepare, review, and maintain documents, reports, surveys, spreadsheets, and other administrative materials utilizing advanced Microsoft Office applications and database systems.
Serve as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders by providing professional customer service, resolving administrative issues, and ensuring effective communication across departments and vendor partners.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Daily Task\:
Process supply orders, requisitions and payment requests in Oracle Finance Systems.
P-Card reconciliations and purchases.
Database/files management.
Maintain vendor relationships.
Airgas inventory and account reconciliation.
Maintenance contract inventory and services.
Process travel reimbursements for faculty and personnel.
Process membership renewals, subscriptions, conference registrations.
Calendar reconciliation and management for multiple faculty.
Process internal cost transfers.
Special projects may arise that require additional attention to detail, course preparation, communication with the Graduate School, and maintaining course curriculum and surveys.
Preferred Experience\:
Experience providing high-level administrative support.
Hard Skills\:
Email and calendar management
Travel coordination and expense processing
Document preparation and review
Event planning and logistics
Budget tracking and financial support
Procurement and purchasing processes
Survey creation and reporting
Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency
Soft Skills\:
Strong organizational and time management skills
Attention to detail
Professional discretion and confidentiality
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Adaptability and flexibility
Problem-solving and critical thinking
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
Initiative and proactive mindset
Hourly Range\: $18.35-$29.80