What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Support Specialist II – Student Affairs – Fiscal & HR (Hybrid) position at University of Missouri-Columbia?
Hiring Department
Student Affairs
Are you a proactive, detail-oriented professional eager to make an impact in a dynamic university setting? Join our Student Affairs team as a Business Support Specialist II. We seek a teachable professional who can manage projects independently, collaborate effectively, and excel in communication.
Why Join Us?
Payroll Processing
Shift
Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00 (with hybrid option of 2 days work from home after a training period). This position may require evening and weekend hours for departmental activities and programs. Occasionally, additional hours may be needed for division and campus projects.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, and at least 2 years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong Communicator: Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Team Player: Proven ability to work collaboratively with a variety of teams.
Detail-Oriented: Demonstrated ability to ensure accuracy in all tasks.
Tech-Savvy: Demonstrated proficiency with employment databases (e.g., PeopleSoft), Excel, PowerPoint, and other MS Office systems. Knowledge of payroll systems.
Proactive: Proven experience as a self-starter who can lead initiatives and solve problems independently.
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary: $16.72 - $20.70 hourly, Paid bi-weekly
GGS Level: 007
University Title: Business Support Specialist II
Internal applicants can view their existing title by accessing the Talent Profile in myHR. https://myHR.umsystem.edu
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.
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.
Student Affairs
Are you a proactive, detail-oriented professional eager to make an impact in a dynamic university setting? Join our Student Affairs team as a Business Support Specialist II. We seek a teachable professional who can manage projects independently, collaborate effectively, and excel in communication.
Why Join Us?
- Gain Experience: Expand your knowledge in payroll management, recruitment, and data integrity.
- Hybrid Flexibility: Alternate between working at our vibrant Columbia Campus office and the comfort of your home.
- Engage and Grow: Learn transferable skills, work with a collaborative team, grow and advance within the Division of Student Affairs and the University of Missouri.
Payroll Processing
- Manage bi-weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc payroll activities.
- Ensure accuracy in every paycheck using Excel reports.
- Collaborate with supervisors to resolve issues and meet deadlines.
- Support training programs related to payroll and HR processing.
- Prepare detailed payroll and employee data reports.
- Maintain high standards of data security, confidentiality, and accuracy, ensuring compliance with all policies.
- Collaborate with hiring managers to create and manage student position postings.
- Assist supervisors in processing student hires.
- Assist with non-employee courtesy appointments.
- Assist with hiring, onboarding, and pay adjustments, ensuring employees feel valued.
- Handle inquiries via e-mail, phone, and walk-ins with professionalism and warmth.
- Assist with planning and execution of HR events to create meaningful experiences for our team.
- Assist with other projects as assigned.
Shift
Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00 (with hybrid option of 2 days work from home after a training period). This position may require evening and weekend hours for departmental activities and programs. Occasionally, additional hours may be needed for division and campus projects.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, and at least 2 years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong Communicator: Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Team Player: Proven ability to work collaboratively with a variety of teams.
Detail-Oriented: Demonstrated ability to ensure accuracy in all tasks.
Tech-Savvy: Demonstrated proficiency with employment databases (e.g., PeopleSoft), Excel, PowerPoint, and other MS Office systems. Knowledge of payroll systems.
Proactive: Proven experience as a self-starter who can lead initiatives and solve problems independently.
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary: $16.72 - $20.70 hourly, Paid bi-weekly
GGS Level: 007
University Title: Business Support Specialist II
Internal applicants can view their existing title by accessing the Talent Profile in myHR. https://myHR.umsystem.edu
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.
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.
Salary : $17 - $21
