BUSINESS SUPPORT SPECIALIST II #00074179

Chemistry

Provides specialized administrative and financial support to the department, ensuring efficient execution of business, fiscal, and human resource operations. This role supports departmental objectives by managing financial processes, coordinating HR activities, and serving as a key liaison among faculty, staff, students, and central offices. The position requires independent judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to resolve routine and non-routine issues using established policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct administrative support to the department chair, students, faculty, staff.
• Manage departmental finances, including budgeting, reconciling One Card accounts, payroll, scholarships, endowments, and travel expense reports to ensure accuracy of department financial records.
• Make purchases/serve as approving authority on behalf of the department and lab, using One Card and eProcurement.
• Process appointment information and personnel actions for academic, student, and staff appointments (i.e., hires, job and status changes, additional pay, summer compensation, etc).
• Assist students by implementing recruiting activities, tracking progress to ensure that career deadlines are met, enrolling them in the qualifying exam, and conducting annual reviews using the graduate catalog, policies and procedures.
• Research, gather, and prepare departmental data for reports and departmental needs, as assigned.
• Work with faculty on Discover Days and campus visits to reserve rooms, provide welcome/informational packets, and greet visitors as they arrive.
• Act as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders to resolve routine issues
• Process and maintain department and student records.
• Update the department website as needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned
  

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

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $17.05-$20.00 hourly.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: GGS 7
University Title: BUSINESS SUPPORT SPECAILIST II
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Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

Visa Sponsorship Information:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

University Information
Missouri S&T is one of the nation's leading research universities with over 100-degree programs in 39 disciplines. It was founded in 1870 as one of the first technological institutions west of the Mississippi River. Located about 100 miles west of St. Louis in the vibrant community of Rolla, Missouri S&T is an accessible, safe, and friendly campus surrounded by Ozarks' scenery. Missouri S&T offers undergraduate degrees in engineering, the sciences, liberal arts, humanities, and business, with M.S. and Ph.D. programs available in many of the science and engineering programs. With over 7,000 students and 300 faculty, Missouri S&T is big enough to accommodate a broad population, yet small enough for individuals to build high visibility and impactful careers.

COLLEGE of ARTS, SCIENCES, & EDUCATION (CASE)
The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education is a catalyst of innovation, creativity, and discovery, where students and faculty work side-by-side to create and share knowledge and understanding. From arts and humanities to the natural and social sciences, the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education has a program for everyone. The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASE) is made up of eleven units including Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC, Arts, Languages and Philosophy, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, English and Technical Communication, History and Political Science, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, Psychological Science, and Education. The college is home to over 90 tenured/tenure-track and 44 non-tenure-track faculty members. CASE offers more than 85 different academic options including certificates, minors, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.

About Rolla
Rolla, Missouri offers several great advantages that help individuals enjoy a high quality of life. Rolla is an ideal place for families, with its low cost of living, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and a range of recreational activities suitable for all ages. The Ozark Scenic Riverways and beautiful landscapes offers abundant opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of every lifestyle. With its vibrant community, Rolla hosts multiple events, concerts, art exhibitions, and theater performances throughout the year. The university's Leach Theatre showcases nationally renowned performers for campus and community alike. Overall, living in Rolla offers a high quality of life with a supportive community, affordable living, beautiful natural surroundings, and numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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