BUSINESS SUPPORT SPECIALIST II

UA-Administration

"University Advancement, the Missouri Institute for Mental Health (MIMH), and the Department of Economic & Community Development are seeking TWO an enthusiastic, detail-oriented Business Support Specialist II to provide essential business and office support that includes a broad range of responsibilities. One position will support University Advancement and the other will support the Missouri Institute for Mental Health, the Office of Economic and Community Development, and the Community Innovation and Action Center. The role requires a positive, responsible, proactive individual with strong interpersonal skills."

• Assist the Associate Vice Chancellor, Directors, and Business Manager in business or fiscal administration for the departments.
• Provide support in the processing, documentation and monitoring of unit budgets, funding, reimbursements, contracts, purchase orders, payroll, travel, billing and/or purchasing.
• May independently or under the guidance of campus finance professionals establish internal accounts and recordkeeping systems and establish needed accounting support via campus-wide information systems.
• Oversee and/or perform a range of diverse administrative activities for the department; serve as a central liaison with other departments in the resolution of a variety of day-to-day matters concerning the units.
• Coordinate the documentation and processing of routine payroll actions, in accordance with University policy.
• Assists in the processing of employment matters including Job postings, Offer Letters, Termination Letters, etc. in coordination with HR team.
• Assists in quarterly utilization reports and completes routine data entry assignments.
• Serve as a source of general information for staff and the Department.
• Assist in coordinating tasks related to recruitment, retention, and alumni relations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

An Associate's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Prior experience in a business support role or a related field is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate effectively within a team environment.
  

Pay commensurate with education and experience.
Anticipated Hiring Range: $18.00 - $22.00 Hourly
Grade: GGS-007
University Title: Business Support Specialist II
Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Application materials include a cover letter and resume. Finalists will be asked to provide references at a later date.

Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment to the UMSL Job site: http://umsl.jobs.

Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).

For questions about the application process, please email employment@umsl.edu. If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please email the Office of Human Resources at umslhr@umsl.edu.