Business Support Specialist II #00025259

Hiring Department

Department of Economics

Job Description

The position's function is to assist in department administration and handle routine administrative decisions. You'll be the go-to source for dependable information for department administrators, all while being agile and ready to support the department's systematic growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Takes initiative and uses independent judgment to handle routine matters for administrators

• Answers phones and greets visitors for the department

• Arrange and coordinate meetings and schedule appointments

• Prepares various documents, including correspondence, reports, and emails, ensuring accuracy and professionalism

• Develops and oversees the maintenance of office filing systems. Maintains complex and confidential files for administrators

• Assists in preparing departmental budgets by gathering and compiling information and making recommendations. Maintains department finances (including reconciling, payroll, scholarships, endowments, purchasing, etc.)

• Prepares and processes all appointment papers, payroll, and additional HR processes (PAF, additional pay, summer compensation, time approver)

• Prepares and processes department purchases (e.g., office supplies) using One Card, eProcurement, and travel expense reports

• Works with vendors to purchase and maintain normal function of office equipment (e.g., printers and copy machines)

• Assists students, faculty, and other staff members as necessary

• Creates program flyers and promotional materials for recruitment purposes and ensures information is posted and updated on the department website

• Maintains a high level of responsiveness to partnered universities and corporations

• Directly assists the department chair with matters concerning the department

• Performs additional job-related duties and special projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Anticipated Hiring Range

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $16.82 - $22.24/hourly.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: 7

University Title: BUSINESS SUPPORT SPECIALIST II

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Application Deadline

Application review will begin on June 12, 2024. Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

Benefit Eligibility

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.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call Human Resources at 573-341-4241.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 573-341-7734.

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