Job Summary/Basic Function:
This position manages day-to-day activities to ensure the department is running efficiently and meets the expectations and needs of customers and staff. Assists with the management/administrative aspects and has operational control of a range of projects. May work on assignments related to project development and management initiatives, internal operating procedures, business processes and policies.

Department Overview:
The College of Arts and Sciences is home to the new School of the Environment at Boise State University. The School of the Environment strives to solve important environmental issues facing communities in Idaho, our nation, and the world by building connections and relationships among existing strengths in environmental teaching, learning and scholarship.

The College of Arts and Sciences is hiring a Business Operations Coordinator to help support the mission and vision of the School of the Environment.

Level Scope:
Entry-level professional with limited or no prior experience to contribute on a project or work team. Incumbent learns to use professional concepts to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity under close supervision while achieving day-to-day objectives. Works on developmental assignments that are initially routine in nature, requiring limited judgment and decision making. This level is typically focused on self development. Requires theoretical knowledge through specific education and training.

Essential Functions:
60% of Time the Business Operations Coordinator must:
● Responsible for various processes and liaison with other units such as Human Resources, research support, financials, data management and communication
● Directs customer service and support functions. Assists in performing all tasks necessary to achieve the organization's mission and help execute staff succession and growth plans. May lead efforts to recruit new employees with the goal of attracting and retaining qualified individuals. Manages quality assurance programs.
● Serves as liaison to other team members, including interacting with managers of different areas of the organization, presenting findings to stakeholders and higher management as well as training and supervising new employees and tracking and measuring staff performance.

35% of Time the Business Operations Coordinator must:

• Finance: Manages budgets (appropriated and local) for the School and its programs/faculty. Responsible for general operations including hiring, travel, course scheduling, payroll, etc.
• Project Management: Supports School Director in project management, data analysis and assessment as needed
• Relationships: Liaises often with College Dean’s Office, research administration, and campus stakeholders regarding School initiatives
• Communications: Sends correspondence to faculty, staff, and students on behalf of School Director, makes routine updates to School websites in WordPress as needed.
• Events: Coordinates school-sponsored events and conference logistics for School and any affiliated faculty. This could include invoices for speakers, booking travel, local engagement agreements, etc.
• Special projects as assigned

5% Other Duties as Assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
● Ability to multitask and delegate
● Excellent oral and written communication skills
● Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and with tight deadlines
● Ability to perform a wide range of duties and tasks
● Ability to interact effectively as a member of a team and work collaboratively with faculty and staff