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Business Support Specialist I

University of Missouri-Saint Louis
parental leave, paid time off
United States, Missouri, St. Louis
Jan 21, 2026
Apply for Job Job ID 58420 Location St. Louis Full/Part Time Full-Time Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job Hiring Department Mathematics and Statistics Job Description The College of Arts & Sciences seeks an enthusiastic, detail-oriented Business Support Specialist I to provide essential general administrative and office support that includes a broad range of responsibilities for a proximity-based work center comprised of one or more academic departments within the College. Requires a positive, responsible, proactive individual with strong interpersonal skills. Position reports to the Senior Business Specialist within the Center. This position is within the MCPEC Center which consists of the departments of Mathematics and Statistics, Computer Science, Political Science and Public Policy Admin Program, Economics, and Criminology & Criminal Justice. Responsibilities: Performs a variety of independent, specialized business support duties for the assigned department(s) or Center under guidance of the Senior Business Specialist Successfully performs multiple administrative tasks simultaneously in an environment with frequent interruptions and deadlines Executes, documents and reports on business and fiscal operations using established templates and procedures Provides administrative support to the Senior Business Support Specialist; organizes and completes structured assignments according to priorities and deadlines Recognizes and solves problems that occur, sometimes without supervisory approval Works with various vendors, customers, internal or external constituencies to complete complex projects; essential in implementing UM Shared Service Center Initiative in their respective center Assists with scheduling facilities, equipment and catering for events, meetings and programs Assists with creation and maintenance of department websites, newsletters and other published items Assist with Appearance agreements, & Vendor contracts Bi-Weekly and monthly payroll and reconciliation Financial Reviews CONGOS Reports One Card Purchases Travel Arrangements Reimbursements Show-Me Shop Purchases Collection of Syllabi and Office Hours Mail packages and/or receive mail Acts as an informal mentor to Office Support III staff within the Center, providing training and general instruction; Assists with training new Office Support III employees May serve as coverage/backup for Office Assistant duties as needed Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas. Shift 40 hours/week Monday-Friday 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 University experience Anticipated Hiring Range Salary Range: $15-$18 per hour Grade: GGS-006 University Title: Business Support Specialist I Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR. 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 Careers: https://www.umsl.edu/services/hrs/careers/index.html 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. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To request ADA accommodations, please email the Office of Human Resources at umslhr@umsl.edu.