Business Operations Specialist

New Mexico State University; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico State University in Las Cruces is seeking a Business Operations Specialist in the Arts and Sciences College to handle finance and business transactions and reporting for the College's Business and Research Center.

The position requires a high school diploma with 4 years of related experience or an associate degree with 2 years, with a post-secondary credential able to substitute for experience.

This full-time, non-exempt, AFSCME bargaining unit role has standard M-F, 8–5 hours.

Qualifications

• High School diploma plus 4 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's Degree plus 2 years of relevant experience.
• Equivalent qualifications may substitute for years of experience.
• Experience in financial operations or university administration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare finance and business transactions.
• Produce business reports and analyses.
• Support operations and reporting for the College's Business and Research Center.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial data

Transaction prep

Compliance reporting

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Associate's degree

Job description

Department Contact: Kellie Cooper, [phone], [e-mail]

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: The College of Arts & Sciences is seeking a Business Operations Specialist.

Position Details

PositionTitle: Business Operations Specialist

College/Division: Arts and Sciences College

Department: 330000-ARTS AND SCIENCES COLLEGE

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $19.28

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule:

Job Duties and Responsibilities: The Business Operations Specialist is responsible for preparing all finance and business transactions, as well as business reporting. This role is comprehensive, encompassing a wide range of responsibilities related to maintaining and improving business operations within the College of Arts and Sciences Business and Research Center. Effective analytical skills and a strong understanding of business processes are critical for success in this position.

• Financial Data Management
• Transaction Preparation
• Compliance and Reporting
• Communication and Collaboration

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: High School diploma + 4 years of relevant experience or an Associate's Degree + 2 years of relevant experience.

Equivalent Qualifications: Completion of a post-secondary degree or certificate may substitute for years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Special Certification/Licensure:

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.