Business Support Specialist Senior

University of Missouri-Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Educational fee discounts

Job summary

The University of Missouri Electrical Eng & Computer Sci department seeks a Business Support Specialist Senior to provide essential administrative and financial support for graduate programs. This on-site role focuses on data management, communications, and operational coordination.

Responsibilities include coordinating with HR/fiscal staff, assisting with recruitment activities, and serving as a liaison to the MU Graduate School.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus 2 years of experience.
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures.
• PeopleSoft HR and Fiscal experience.
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Working knowledge of myZou and Canvas.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records on all graduate students and assist the Director of Graduate studies with data summaries for faculty and campus administrators.
• Coordinate with fiscal and HR staff regarding graduate student appointments, funding, fellowships, and renewals.
• Assist with graduate recruitment activities, including communications with prospective students and campus visits.
• Serve as a liaison between the MU Graduate School and Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science for the Director of Graduate studies, faculty, and students.
• Assist graduate students with registration, degree milestones, and graduation requirements.
• Assist with processing of travel reimbursements and ensure proper procedures are followed.
• Understand how tasks relate to others on the team and how the team integrates with related teams.
• Organize and complete assignments according to priorities.
• Identify and solve typical problems in own area without supervision.
• Evaluate and select solutions from established options/procedures.
• Impact the team through the quality of services and information provided.
• Communicate through regular information exchange.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent + 2 years experience

Tools

PeopleSoft (HR/Fiscal)

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

myZou

Canvas

Job description

Hiring Department

Electrical Eng & Computer Sci

Job Description

Are you a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a passion for supporting academic excellence and students? The department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science is hiring a Business Support Specialist Senior.

In this role, you'll provide critical support to all academic programs - helping faculty and students daily. This is an opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to make a meaningful impact through strong financial, administrative, and operational support of our graduate programs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintain records on all graduate students and assist the Director of Graduate students with summarizing data for faculty members and campus administrators
• Coordinate with fiscal and human resources staff regarding graduate student appointments, funding arrangements, fellowship applications and renewals, and related processes
• Assist with graduate recruitment activities, including communications with prospective students, campus visits, and supporting departmental recruiting initiatives
• Serve as a liaison between the MU Graduate School and Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science for the Director of Graduate studies, faculty members and students.
• Assist graduate students with processes such as registration, degree milestones, and graduation requirements
• Assist faculty and graduate students with processing of travel reimbursements. Ensure that all travelers are following proper procedures. Assist faculty and graduate students with processing of travel reimbursements. Ensure that all travelers are following proper procedures.
• Understands how tasks/activities relate to others on the team and how the team integrates with other related, similar teams
• Organizes and completes structured assignments according to priorities
• Recognizes and solves typical problems that occur in own work area without supervisory approval
• Evaluates and selects solutions from established options/procedures
• Impacts own team through the quality of the services or information provided
• Communicates through the regular exchange of information
• Other duties as assigned

Shift

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Onsite work expectation.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of University policies and procedures
• PeopleSoft skills including HR and Fiscal
• Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Working knowledge of myZou and Canvas.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $19.25 - $26.00 per hour

Grade: GGS 008

University Title: Business Support Specialist Senior

Internal applicants can determine their current grade and university title by accessing the Job Information page through the Additional Employee Info tile in myHR.

Application Materials

MU Application, Resume and Cover Letter

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.