University Of Missouri System Saint Louis , MO 63150
Posted 6 days ago
Hiring Department
Educ Academic Support & Admin
Job Description
Nature of Work
The College of Education seeks an enthusiastic, detail-oriented Senior Business Support Specialist to oversee a vibrant, diverse, and high-performing business support team and offer a broad range of business and fiscal operations support for the College of Education. Position reports to the Business Manager for the college.
Key Responsibilities
Serves as supervisor and mentor to the Business Support team, plans and sometimes delivers training to team or College in groups or one-on-one
Oversees and/or performs a range of administrative activities and serves as a central liaison in the resolution of a variety of day-to-day matters concerning the College
Assists Department Chairs and Business Manager in business and fiscal administration for the departments; researches and analyses atypical/complex data and prepares reports (e.g., budget, revenue), noting key issues and patterns in the data
Performs a variety of independent, specialized business support duties for the College; executes, documents and reports on business and fiscal operations
Oversees scholarship utilization for the College, liaising with Student Financial Aid and departments as needed; reports on utilization to Deans and Business Manager
Acts as a key resource in answering questions related to budget; ensures monthly overviews and other reporting deadlines are met; identifies possible risks and opportunities, suggesting strategies to mitigate risks
Guides purchasing approvals for the departments, ensuring adherence to budget, spending guidelines and other policy and procedural considerations are met
Independently solves routine and complex problems and identifies new, less obvious solutions; ensures the business support team works with other departments and units to accomplish objectives; uses discretion to modify work practices and processes to increase efficiency
Maintains department fiscal and HR files, researches and assists with answering questions related to employee and fiscal history
Initiates payroll/personnel transactions
Assists Business Manager with complex special projects as needed
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.
Shift
M-F; 8am-5:00pm
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor'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
Preferred Qualifications
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Strong collaborative, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills
Goal oriented and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Exceptional attention to detail and demonstrated problem solving skills
Supervisory experience is a plus
Anticipated Hiring Range
Pay commensurate with education and experience.
Anticipated Hiring Range: $22.00 -$24.00 hourly
Grade: GGS-008
University Title: Senior Business Support Specialist
Application Materials
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.
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 the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.
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