BUSINESS SUPPORT SPECIALIST I

University of Missouri-Saint Louis
parental leave, paid time off, remote work
United States, Missouri, St. Louis
Oct 28, 2024
Apply for Job Job ID 53372 Location St. Louis Full/Part Time Full-Time Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job Hiring Department Educ Academic Support & Admin Job Description College of Education Nature of Work The College of Education seeks an enthusiastic, detail-oriented Business Support Specialist I to provide general support that includes a broad range of responsibilities for the College. We are looking for a positive, responsible, proactive individual with strong interpersonal skills and an interest in supporting all College faculty and staff in pursing our mission and vision of promoting student success, research, community engagement, and achieving inclusive excellence. Position reports to the Senior Business Specialist. A 20% remote work opportunity is available upon demonstrating continued satisfactory performance. Key Responsibilities You will: Perform a variety of independent, specialized business support duties such as procurement, invoicing, expense reimbursements, and assisting with class scheduling and hiring part-time employees. Successfully perform multiple administrative tasks simultaneously in an environment with frequent interruptions and deadlines Execute, document and report on business and fiscal operations using established templates and procedures Recognize and solve problems that occur, sometimes without supervisory approval Work with various vendors, customers, internal or external constituencies to complete complex projects Assist with advising faculty and staff on UM and campus policies and procedures related to financial and hiring Perform and track budget projections for the department(s) as assigned by Senior Business Specialist Assist with the processing and tracking of student scholarships Assist with scheduling facilities and catering for events, meetings and programs Assist with managing and coordinate program application processes; assist with student recruitment efforts as needed Perform 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-5pm Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Two years of work experience in a fast-paced and varied environment specializing in administrative support Related work experience in an institute of higher education Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office applications and Google suite Excellent written and oral communication skills Superior organizational skills and process orientation Exceptional attention to detail Demonstrated problem solving skills Anticipated Hiring Range Pay commensurate with education and experience. Hiring Range: $16.50-17.40 per hour Grade: GGS-006 University Title: Business Support Specialist I 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 email the Office of Human Resources at umslhr@umsl.edu.