Job Description
The University of Missouri-Columbia, College of Arts & Science, seeks a Senior Business Support Specialist. We seek a passionate and experienced individual to contribute to the success of our academic departments. This position offers a unique blend of fiscal, administrative, and reporting responsibilities, making it an appealing and rewarding career choice if you are a professional looking for an exciting opportunity to apply your skills in a dynamic and engaging environment.

This position provides fiscal and payroll support for three departments in A&S Portfolio 2: Anthropology; Classics, Archaeology, and Religion; and Women’s and Gender Studies.

Primary responsibilities include:


• Process payroll for department hires and track changes
• Complete payroll reconciliation reports
• Serve as department timekeeper
• Financial reporting – Monitor non-grant funds and ensure automated financial reports are sent to faculty on a monthly basis (Faculty Professional Development funds; Faculty Start-up; Internal awards; Endowment/Gift funds as needed)
• Account reconciliation – Complete checklists for all department funds and monitor for errors
• Assist the Department Chairs and Portfolio Manager with ad hoc research and analyses
• Process Correcting Entries
• Process Payroll Correcting Entries
• Other duties as assigned

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: $17.96 – 25.57 per hour

Grade: GGS 008

University Title: Senior Business Support Specialist

Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

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.



Values Commitment

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.