The Florida Center for Cybersecurity (Cyber Florida) seeks a Fiscal & Business Specialist to coordinate the Center's day-to-day fiscal and business operations. This newly consolidated position serves as a primary departmental resource for procurement, payment processing, P-Card administration, travel, fiscal transaction monitoring, and office operations. The position works with Center personnel, vendors, and central University offices to ensure transactions are timely, accurately documented, charged to the appropriate funding source, and completed in accordance with University and State of Florida requirements. The role also maintains operational records and tracking systems that support internal controls, audit readiness, and continuity of Center operations.
Salary Range: $48,000 to $54,000 annually
Procurement and Financial Transaction Administration:
Coordinates departmental purchases of goods and services from request through payment. Reviews purchase requests for appropriate funding, documentation, approvals, and compliance; assists with identifying appropriate suppliers and sourcing options; obtains and maintains quotes and supporting records; initiates requisitions and purchase orders; processes and tracks invoices; documents receipt of goods and services; and follows up with suppliers and University offices to resolve billing, vendor-registration, receiving, or payment issues. Maintains purchasing and contract timelines and coordinates routine renewal and extension activities with leadership, Procurement, and other applicable University offices. Administers departmental P-Card activity, including transaction documentation, reconciliation support, statement tracking, and follow-up on exceptions. Processes USF Foundation check requests and other routine Foundation purchasing and payment transactions, as applicable. Maintains purchasing logs and fiscal records and serves as a liaison with Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Procurement Card Services, the USF Foundation, and other applicable offices.
Travel Administration:
Serves as a departmental travel delegate and coordinates travel for Center employees, students, guests, and other authorized travelers. Initiates and monitors travel requests and authorizations; assists with allowable reservations and travel arrangements; reviews receipts and supporting documentation; prepares and processes expense reports and reimbursements; and follows up with travelers to correct incomplete or noncompliant submissions. Applies University travel rules, State of Florida requirements, funding-source restrictions, and sponsored-project requirements, as applicable. Maintains travel records and tracking tools and provides procedural guidance to travelers.
Fiscal Monitoring, Reconciliation, and Internal Controls:
Monitors purchasing, travel, P-Card, invoice, payroll, Foundation/Auxiliary, and other departmental transactions to confirm accurate chartfield use, complete documentation, and timely processing. Runs routine reports and maintains transaction trackers; assists with monthly departmental ledger and account reconciliations; researches discrepancies; initiates or coordinates payroll and non-payroll expenditure transfers, budget corrections, and other fiscal adjustments, as appropriate. Monitors outstanding commitments, unpaid invoices, credits, and refunds. Coordinates routine Auxiliary and Foundation financial transactions, including preparation of customer quotes and invoices, tracking receivables, collection and deposit of revenue, and related reconciliation activities. Organizes records for audit and management review, identifies recurring issues or control gaps, and recommends practical workflow improvements. Coordinates with fiscal leadership and relevant University offices to resolve transaction and account issues.
Business and Office Operations:
Coordinates administrative operations necessary to maintain an organized, functional, and service-oriented office. Monitors office supply, equipment, furniture, and service needs; coordinates orders, maintenance, facilities requests, deliveries, mail, and related vendor activity; maintains shared operational files and inboxes; monitors the Center's main departmental telephone line and general administrative communications and routes inquiries and requests to the appropriate personnel; and supports workspace assignments, employee onboarding and offboarding logistics, access requests, and inventory or property records. Assists with meeting and event logistics and provides general operational support to Center leadership and staff. Maintains written procedures and cross-training documentation to support continuity of operations.
Other Duties:
Performs other fiscal, business, and administrative duties as assigned in support of Cyber Florida's statewide mission and operational needs.
Minimum Qualifications:
This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent with three years of work experience in positions with fiscal support duties. College or other relevant post-secondary coursework may substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.
• Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
• SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
• A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
• (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
• (c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;
• (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
• (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
• Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
• Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.
Preferred Qualification:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a related field; or progressively responsible experience in departmental fiscal and business operations. Experience with purchasing, P-Card administration, invoice processing, travel, account reconciliation, and office operations in a university, governmental, or similarly regulated environment is preferred. Experience with USF business systems and tools, including Oracle, Bull Marketplace, Archivum, FAST, Finance Mart 2.0, and Microsoft Excel, is highly desired.
Special Skills and Training:
Knowledge of fiscal and administrative controls and the ability to interpret and apply detailed policies and procedures. Strong organizational, customer-service, problem-solving, and written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive transactions, maintain accurate and audit-ready records, exercise sound judgment, protect confidential information, and work effectively with employees, travelers, vendors, and central University offices. Intermediate proficiency with spreadsheet, word-processing, and shared-document applications.
Special Requirements:
Employment with the Florida Center for Cybersecurity requires signing a nondisclosure agreement and successfully completing a Level 1 background check. This position may be required to obtain and maintain University roles or delegations necessary to process purchasing, P-Card, travel, and other fiscal transactions.
Working Conditions:
• Environment - Typical indoor environment/office setting. Occasional travel between USF locations or to local vendors or events may be required.
• Physical Requirements - Ability to perform extended computer work and occasionally move or lift office supplies, equipment, or materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
Acknowledgment:
While the primary job duties and responsibilities have been included, this job description is not designed nor meant to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities or responsibilities. This does not preclude the assignment of additional or developmental duties, special projects, or the scope of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may temporarily or permanently change at any time, with or without notice.
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Compliance and Federal Notices
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.
