Business Office Specialist -Wayne Campus

100 The University of Akron; United States; Sur place; USD 18 000 - 26 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University of Akron’s Wayne College Business Office seeks a coordinator to supervise daily operations, assist students, staff, faculty and community members, and help with events and tasks including maintaining an events calendar. This role emphasizes accuracy in budgeting, accounts payable/receivable, and vendor coordination.

Key duties include processing requisitions, reviews of contracts and PO's, handling cash receipts, cashiering, and supervising student workers; strong communication

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma and basic accounting/budgeting knowledge.
• Strong communication and customer service skills are essential.
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets and databases is required.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate daily business operations for the Wayne College Business Office.
• Assist students, staff, faculty and community members with tasks and events.
• Review vendor contracts, purchase orders, invoicing and accounts payable/receivable.

Connaissances

Customer service

Communication

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Formation

High school diploma

Outils

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database

Description du poste

Job Summary: Coordinate and supervise the daily business operations for the Wayne College Business Office. Assist students, staff, faculty, and community members in an efficient manner and aid other departments with various projects, events and tasks, including maintaining an events calendar.

Essential Functions

• 30% Create requisitions, On-Campus Order forms and Direct Pays. Review vendor contracts, registration, purchase orders, shipping services. Invoicing. Accounts payable. Accounts receivable.
• 25% Complete credit card purchases, approval for employees, credit card transaction review and sign off for all regional campus purchases.
• 15% Monitor Wayne College budgets including course fees, funding balances, accurate posted payments. Complete BA, new speed type, adjusting journal entry transfer requests.
• 10% Cashiering. Student account questions including payment information, payment plan sign-up due dates, etc. Customer Service for students, staff, faculty, community members.
• 10% Answer phone. Filing system physical and electronic. Facilities forms process. Checking in packages and disbursing mail. Wayne Campus Community questions/issues.
• 10% Interviewing, hiring, training and management of Business Office student workers. Maintain accurate paperwork and eligibility for Wayne Campus Student Workers.

Additional Position Information

• Education: Requires high school diploma.
• Licenses/Certifications/Requirements: None.
• Experience: Requires a minimum up to 2 years' experience in applying basic accounting and budgeting practices in an office environment.
• Strong communication, customer service, problem-solving and computer skills to include word processing, spreadsheet and database capabilities required.
• Ability to perform various financial reporting duties and pay close attention to details required.
• Supervisory skills preferred.
• Leadership: Supervision over student and/or temporary workers.

Physical Requirements: Job is physically comfortable; individual is normally seated and has discretion about walking, standing, etc. May occasionally lift very lightweight objects.

Working Conditions: No major sources of working conditions discomfort, standard working environment with possible minor inconveniences due to occasional noise, crowded working conditions, minor heating/cooling or ventilation problems, and/or up to 40% use of PC terminal.

Compensation: The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience. The starting rate is $16.19 per hour.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2026.

FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt): United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Cindy Harm Email: [e-mail]

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Non-Discrimination Statement The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

State of Residence Statement It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.

The University of Akron is a lifelong learning partner, recognizing and valuing diverse learning experiences and combining traditional classroom experiences with innovative and robust approaches. We leverage our urban campus as a responsive and reliable partner to identify and meet the needs of the region. We intentionally contribute to economic and workforce development and civic life through research, innovation and engagement to provide community-embedded experiential learning opportunities that will enhance the UA experience for all students. We welcome candidates who are passionate about shaping and inspiring the next generation of thinkers, experts, artists and leaders. For more information about The University of Akron or the Akron community please visit our About UA page.

The University of Akron offers a competitive total compensation package comprised of a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, and paid leave of absences including time off for illness, vacation, and maternity or paternity leave. In addition, eligible employees and their dependents are provided tuition remission. All staff and eligible non-bargaining unit faculty have the option to request a Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA). The University of Akron participates in state retirement systems and offers alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions. Optional investment opportunities are available including deferred compensation programs (403(b) and 457(b)). Please visit our benefits home page for more information.