University of Missouri-Saint Louis · 15 hours ago
Business Support Specialist II
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$17.05/hr - $23.37/hr
2+ years expThe University of Missouri-Saint Louis is seeking a detail-oriented Business Support Specialist II to provide essential business and office support within the College of Arts & Sciences. The role involves assisting with fiscal administration, budget monitoring, and a range of administrative activities while serving as a liaison with other departments.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assist the Department Chairs, Senior Business Specialist and Business Manager in business or fiscal administration for the departments
Provide support in the processing, documentation and monitoring of unit budgets, funding, grants, contracts, payroll, employment, travel, billing and/or purchasing
May independently or under the guidance of campus finance professionals establish internal accounts and record keeping systems, and establish needed accounting support via campus-wide information systems
Oversee and/or perform a range of administrative activities for the department; serve as a central liaison with other departments in the resolution of a variety of day-to-day matters concerning the units
Perform varied, advanced secretarial and administrative work unique to the departments requiring initiative and independent judgment
May provide oversight of tasks and/or support to departmental chairs (e.g., typing, calendar management, office reception, event planning and writing original correspondence)
Coordinate the documentation and processing of routine payroll actions, in accordance with University policy
Review actions for budget impact, authorization and compliance with campus policy
Bring variances to unit management's attention for authorization or modification
Ensure proper coding of payroll and finance functions for campus information systems and reporting
Serve as a source of general information for students, faculty and staff of UMSL and the Department
Coordinate tasks related to recruitment, retention, and alumni relations
May informally oversee and offer help to other support staff as well as student employees
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
An Associate's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
At least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired
Authorized to work in the United States
Preferred
University experience
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision plans
Retirement
Paid time off
Short- and long-term disability
Paid parental leave
Paid caregiver leave
Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses
Company
University of Missouri-Saint Louis
With over 15,000 students, the University of Missouri–St. Louis is the largest public research university in eastern Missouri.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.1MKey Investors
U.S. Department of EducationJames S. McDonnell Foundation
2023-11-13Grant· $3.1M
2022-12-19Grant· $4M
Leadership Team
Aisha Khorana
Partnership for Antiracist Counselor Training (PACT) Project Manager: Graduate Research Assistant
Ann Taylor
Associate Dean for School and Community Partnerships
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