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Staff Profile- Q & A with Ali Giecek

Ali Giecek is an Accounting Specialist for the UT College of Social Work on the Knoxville Campus.

How long have you been with the College of Social Work?
I have been with the College of Social Work since April 2018.

What does your job entail?
I give direct administrative support to the Budget Director and Business Manager. I also provide accounting function for the college and ensure UT fiscal procedures are followed in accounting procedures and unit expenditures related to payroll entry, invoices, procurement cards, asset management, internal transfers, purchasing, human resource transactions, as well as, problem solving with other university departments. Additionally, I process contracts between the college and community vendors.

What is your favorite part of the job and/or favorite part of UT?
I really like how CSW feels like a family. I always feel very supported. I also love that UT provides a lot of great opportunities for professional development and furthering education for staff.

What do you like best about living and working in Knoxville? 
I love Knoxville because it’s close to the mountains. I also like that it is a very dog friendly city.