BUSINESS SUPPORT SPECIALIST SR

Hiring Department

Division of Animal Sciences

Job Description

The University of Missouri's Division of Animal Sciences seeks an experienced Business Support Specialist Sr to help manage all non-grant divisional accounts. This position will serve as lead staff for management of departmental general operating, gift, service, and non-grant contract activities, which includes direct responsibility for fiscal and other related functions.

Key Duties Performed by This Position Will Include:

Oversee fiscal processes and monitoring of all non-grant division account activity within the Division of Animal Sciences.

Procurement/Income Management

• Review and approve all requisitions, vouchers and one-card charges for all non-grant division related expenses, ensuring fiscal policy was followed and proper documentation is provided

• Process all non-grant related non-catalog requisitions and equipment purchases.

• Process CRR and ARR deposits as various checks, wire transfers and cash are received

• Process billing and internal service entries for division services accounts such as copier, poster printer, building usage and lab services

Fiscal Oversight, Administration and Reporting

• Review, approve and reconcile monthly expenditures in the financial system for allowability, accuracy and proper documentation on all non-grant accounts

• Research expenditures and process appropriate expense corrections when necessary

• Process journal entries, correcting entries and transfer journal entries as needed

• Process, review for accuracy, and distribute monthly financial reports to faculty and staff

• Inform and assist faculty, staff and students regarding funding availability, account usage, fiscal and purchasing policies, and other university processes as needed

Division One Card management

• Submit and track all One Card applications and card holders within the division.

• Review card limits and spending trends to make change recommendations as needed

• Manage and reconcile the divisional utilities card for all utility expenses at the outlying farms managed by Animal Sciences

Other related fiscal duties as assigned

Shift

Monday - Friday

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor'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

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $18.50 - $34.18 Commensurate with experience.
Grade: GGS-008
University Title: Senior Business Support Specialist
Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Application Materials

Resume and three references

Community Information

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 cultural 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!

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 .

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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.

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