Procurement Services seeks to hire a Travel Services Support Professional.
Under the direction of the Travel and Card Services Manager and/or designated supervisor, the Travel Services Support Professional (Travel Coordinator) provides superior direct customer support for travel services including bookings, travel service options and strategies to the University community. The incumbent will train and assist UConn employees with the front-end, request, and booking modules of the Concur Travel & Expense system [Concur], for booking work-related trips. The incumbent will be a part of the liaison team for the University and travel management provider. The primary focus of this job is customer service and management of the travel in-take process through utilization of the University’s on-line booking tool. This position is located on the Storrs campus, but is expected to travel to all University campuses, as needed.
APPOINTMENT TERM: This is a full-time position, working Monday through Friday, located on the Storrs campus. The University offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits, including employee and dependent tuition reimbursement at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment. Salary will be commensurate with successful candidate’s background and experience.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment at the University of Connecticut is contingent upon the successful candidate’s compliance with the University’s Mandatory Workforce COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. This Policy states that all workforce members are required to have or obtain a Covid-19 vaccination as a term and condition of employment at UConn, unless an exemption or deferral has been approved.
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
TO APPLY
For full details relating to this position, please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Positions, Search #496144 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references. Please note that references will not be contacted without prior discussion with applicant.
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.
The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural, and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.
For more information, contact: Melanie Savino at melanie.savino@uconn.edu