Capital Assets Coordinator

Position Details
Position Information

Announcement Number
STAFF – VA – 24145

For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Hannah Friedrich at or

Classification Title
Program Coord I

Working Title
Capital Assets Coordinator

Brief Position Overview
Great opportunity to join University Business Services to track and manage the university's assets.

Position Number
4M0585

Department
Business Office

Division
Office of Academic Affairs

Appointment Type
Classified

Contract Term
Fiscal Year

Semester

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FLSA
Non-Exempt

Union Affiliation
FOCUS-MFPE

FTE
1.0

Benefits Eligible
Eligible

Salary
$18.360 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

Contract Type
Classified Salary

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Recruitment Type
Open

Position Details

General Statement
University Business Services (UBS) provides accounting and business services for all components of Montana State University (MSU). UBS works to ensure that MSU business transactions are conducted and reported efficiently, effectively, and in accordance with all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
Under the supervision of the Financial Manager, the person in this position is responsible for recording additions and disposals of capital assets. This position also facilitates the appropriate disposal of capital property, performs physical inventories, affixes property tags to new equipment and maintains the capital surplus property listing on the website. The person in this position will work in support of MSU Safety & Risk Management's E-Waste Coordinator regarding e-waste disposal and recycling. This position assists in the maintenance of the property management tracking system and manual which is subject to regular State, Federal and internal audits.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain system for documenting and tracking records for all capital fixed assets.
• Ensure accurate and compliant tracking and recording of capital assets in accordance with state, federal and university policies.
• Serve as a resource to departments for inquiries regarding university property, inventory requirements or capital surplus property, providing service excellence.
• Conduct periodic physical inventories in a variety of locations, inside and outside, across campus and remote agriculture experiment locations, of state titled, federally owned and USDA equipment; work with department to resolve discrepancies.
• Work with departments to dispose of assets and coordinate periodic university surplus property events and public sales. Maintain physical storage space for surplus property, including shifting items for display.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Capital asset management or general business experience which includes maintaining, processing and verifying detailed records with a high level of accuracy as well as identifying and correcting errors or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated experience using personal computers for performing detailed and accurate data entry as well as general business and web page software (Microsoft Office preferred).Demonstrated experience providing a high level of customer service in a positive, professional and helpful manner to a diverse range of individuals.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Relevant knowledge of state and university business property management procedures, policies and regulations.Relevant knowledge of federal property guidelines and documentation requirements.Relevant knowledge of and experience with Assetworks AiM software.Working knowledge of CMS software.Working knowledge of accounting theory, policies and procedures regarding capitalizable costs, gains, losses and depreciation.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, multi-task, keep detailed records, and think analytically.
• Demonstrate competence organizing and prioritizing multiple work assignments and meeting deadlines in a timely manner in a busy environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to interpret, explain and maintain compliance with policies and procedures.
• Consistently exercise initiative and good judgment.
• Have knowledge of general office procedures and the ability to effectively operate work related equipment.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and the public, both in person, over the phone and via email.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public in a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrate Service Excellence through courtesy, reliability, safety and competence of actions.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Represent the University Business Services office and its programs to others in a professional and courteous manner.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
Must possess currently or be eligible to obtain a valid State of Montana Driver's license and have an acceptable driving record (less than 12 points).
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed in this description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

This position has supervisory duties?
No

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date
Upon successful completion of search

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Close Date

Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on November 7, 2023 ; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Special Instructions

Diversity Statement
Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran's Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran's preference please complete the veteran's preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
MSU's Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website:

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