Vacancy Notice – Professional Staff 

Asset Management Specialist

St. Thomas Campus

JOB TITLE:  Asset Management Specialist

JOB CODE NUMBER:  120631

DEPARTMENT:         Purchasing/Central Receiving

ASSIGNMENT:          Under general supervision, the successful candidate will maintain and update the University’s fixed asset management system while applying fundamental accounting principles and capitalization policies and procedures; be in charge of the University’s annual physical inventory and provide clerical and other support to the Purchasing Office.  Responsibilities also include preparing reports, schedules, and information to aid in audits as requested by auditors; keeping records of all surplus and storage equipment in storeroom; inspecting, verifying, and receiving all packages/deliveries on a daily basis; making arrangement for delivery of incoming shipments; processing check requisitions or petty cash vouchers to cover the cost of shipment; assisting with the data processing of the entire unit and performing other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

& REQUIREMENTS:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting with 3 to 5 years experience directly related to duties and responsibilities specified

• Knowledge and skill in fixed asset management

• Ability to conduct physical inventory of assets

• Knowledge of accounting principles, especially capitalization and depreciation  

• Knowledge of the University Banner System

• Skilled in large ERP software and desktop application software which includes spreadsheets, word processing, email, etc.

COMPENSATION:    The salary range for this position is $28,393 to $35,498 for the administrative year depending on qualifications and experience. Benefits include the liberal TIAA-CREF or the Virgin Islands Government Retirement Plan, and a comprehensive group medical, dental, and life insurance program.

TRAVEL AND

SHIPPING:                 If applicable, economy jet fare to St. Thomas for appointee and immediate family and shipping allowance of up to $1,250 will be paid by the University upon presentation of receipts.

APPLICATION

PROCEDURES:        In order to be considered you must submit an employment application, cover letter, resume/curriculum vitae, official college transcript(s), and three (3) letters of recommendation to: University of the Virgin Islands, Human Resources Department, #2 John Brewers Bay, St. Thomas, VI 00802-9990 or email hrweb@uvi.edu.

APPLICATION

DEADLINE:                Open until filled.

When applying for this position, the job title and the job code number must be included on your resume/curriculum vitae.