BUSINESS SUPPORT SPECIALIST II #00025737

Student Involvement

To administer (develop, advise and implement) specific services and programs designed to promote the effective functioning of student and / or student groups and contribute to the formal and informal educational environment within the University. Performs a variety of independent, specialized office support duties for Student Involvement Office. Executes documents and reports on business and fiscal operations

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounts Payable: collect invoices, verify funding, assign account numbers, complete credit card payments and non-PO vouchers
• Accounts Receivable: prepare statements, review accounts receivable, process payments for department and student organizations
• Procure / purchase equipment and supplies for department and student organizations; complete requisitions, purchase orders and reconciliation of purchasing cards
• Management of student organization and departmental accounts, journal entries, internal service entries, deposits, posting of student charges
• Arrange conference / competition / tournament travel for student organizations; Process travel reimbursements
• Serve on campus advisory committees (PeopleSoft and Procurement)
• Prepare contracts, facility usage agreements and performance agreements for speakers, equipment rental, performers and off campus facility rentals for student organization events
• Complete requests for proposal / bids for charter bus services, student newspaper, student yearbook and St. Pat's merchandise
• Arrange insurance coverage in collaboration with Administrative Services for sports clubs, media and special event insurance for student organization
• Prepare reports and financial statements for department and student organizations
• Evaluates and selects solutions from established options/procedures and/or experiences
• Impacts own team through the quality of the services or information provided
• Works with various parties/audiences (e.g., vendors, customers, internal or external constituencies)
• Provide general office support, maintain calendars, schedule appointments, take meeting minutes, make travel arrangements, reserve facilities, manage supply orders
• Accounting and fiscal tasks; AR/AP, purchasing, budget reporting, maintain grant funding requirements, HR processes (job posting, scheduling interviews, offers, etc.)
• Gather, organize, and compile data on various spreadsheets from multiple sources, create reports and prepare external communications
• Provide functional supervision and project support to student volunteers, approve and process payroll for office staff and student workers
• Assist with vendors, contracts, and event planning; coordinate program requests, communicate with campus stakeholders to enlist volunteer support, track process flow
• Perform related duties as assigned

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

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, Gmail, and Google docs.

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $16.82-$19.15 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: GGS 7
University Title: BUSINESS SUPPORT SPECIALIST II
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Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

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

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