Business Support Specialist II
- Employer
- University of Missouri - Columbia
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Mar 17, 2023
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Job Details
Hiring Department
Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business, Department of Finance
Job Description
The Trulaske College of Business seeks a highly motivated, detail-oriented individual for the position of Business Support Specialist II. This position will provide a broad range of essential business and office support for the Department of Finance.
This position will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Serve as a source of general information for full-time faculty, adjunct instructors, graduate assistants, alumni, and other staff and faculty of the College of Business.
- Provide continuing office and administrative support to Finance department chair (e.g., typing, calendar management, office reception, event planning, writing original correspondence, scheduling rooms/meetings)
- Coordinate finance department events (e.g., advisory board meetings, programs, student groups, faculty meetings)
- Maintain College course listings including the processing and updating of schedule changes.
- Facilitate all operational aspects of instruction including monitoring teaching loads, distributing predefined reports, and managing course evaluations.
- Collect and archive course syllabi; respond to requests for archived syllabi.
- Provide support in the processing, documentation and monitoring of departrmental budgets, funding, grants, contracts, payroll, employment, travel, billing and/or purchasing.
- Facilitate full-time faculty recruitment process, including posting, candidate selection, and offer extension.
- Coordinate hiring and onboarding process for Finance part-time instructors.
- Prepare and submit requests for teaching overload payments for the department.
- Work closely with campus International Center to facilitate the VISA process for employees in three College of Business academic units (Management, Marketing, and Finance).
- Other duties as assigned.
Salary Range: $15.75 - $21.59 per hour
GGS Grade: 007
University Title: Business Support Specialist II
Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.
Shift
Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Great customer service, organizational and communication skills
- Demonstrated bookkeeping or reconciliation experience
- Proficiency in working with Microsoft Office Programs
- Ability to manage a high volume of transactions and multi-task accordingly
Application and Resume
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits
Diversity Commitment
The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery and excellence.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-7976 .
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.
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