Business Support Specialist II

The College of Arts & Science

The College of Arts & Science is seeking a Business Support Specialist II to provide business and financial support for the College's Dean's Office. This position will assist operational managers with routine processing, reconciliation, and reporting responsibilities that support the College's central administrative units, scholarship administration, and dean-managed Centers and Interdisciplinary Programs.

This role is part of the College's business and finance team and will help ensure work is completed accurately, consistently, and in accordance with University and College processes. If you are detail-oriented, service-focused, and interested in supporting the financial and administrative operations of a large academic organization, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete payroll reconciliation and identify items requiring review or correction
• Prepare and distribute monthly budget reports for central administrative units
• Reconcile assigned accounts and review transactions for accuracy
• Complete reconciliation checklists and monitor accounts for errors or outstanding items
• Assist with correcting entries, including payroll corrections
• Provide business and financial support for dean-managed Centers and Interdisciplinary Programs
• Support scholarship administration, including routine processing, tracking, and record maintenance
• Assist with reimbursement requets, purchases, contracts, and other financial transactions
• Maintain accurate financial and administrative records and supporting documentation
• Research information, collect data, and prepare routine reports as assigned
• Communicate with faculty, staff, and College leadership regarding routine business processes and the status of transactions

Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day, with some flexibility for start and end times.

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.

• Experience providing business, financial, or administrative support
• Experience working with payroll, account reconciliation, budget reporting, purchasing, or reimbursement processes
• Experience working in a higher education or similarly complex organizational environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and other electronic systems used to enter, organize, and report information
• Ability to review detailed information and identify errors or inconsistencies
• Ability to organize work, manage recurring deadlines, and follow established processes
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team

Salary Range: $17.40 - $23.85 per hour

Grade: GGS 007

University Title: Business Support Specialist II

Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile in myHR.

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This is an in-person role on the University of Missouri-Columbia campus. Candidates must be residents of the State of Missouri or willing to relocate prior to the hire date.

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours' drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County's largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

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/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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