Travel Coordinator
SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.
Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it's a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.
Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job
- Coordinates staff travel arrangements for SEARHC staff at assigned locations. Ensures proper approval obtained before processing any travel. Works closely with SEARHC staff to process travel orders in a timely manner.
- Researches and ensures the most cost-effective travel arrangements are made by using internet and / or other computer resources. Coordinates air or ferry, hotel, and car reservations for staff travel.
- Calculates advance per diem for staff travel and processes through Accounts Payable for traveler. Processes and reconciles travel orders for final per diem payment.
- Maintains logs and reconciles outstanding travel advances. Tracks cancellations and rescheduling of travel. Tracks and maintains travel log of staff from / to villages, Sitka, Juneau, ANMC, and outside of Alaska.
- Reconciles monthly P-card statement and attach appropriate documentation to support payment of charges.
- Arranges air charter transport to meet staff needs.
- Provides back-up coverage for other Travel Coordinator if that Coordinator is out of the office.
- Provides additional administrative support as needed.
Additional Details
Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required :
High School Diploma or GED requiredExperience Required
One year experience processing travel arrangements / working in travel industry - required2 years of general office experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience - requiredOne year of data entry experience - requiredMedical Terminology (college course) or 6 months experience in a health care setting - preferredTwo years of working with the c-suite preferredKnowledge of
Microsoft Excel and Microsoft WordFederal Laws regarding travel expenses and reimbursementTravel industry resources, geographic locations in Alaska and within the United StatesSkills in
Skills in problem solvingAttention to detail and to proof work for accuracyExcellent customer service skills in dealing with internal and external vendors and customersAbility to
Multitask in a busy office settingMake sound judgments to ensure travel decisions are made on a timely and fiscally responsible basis.Work under time limitationsWork Shift : OT 8 / 40