Business Operations Associate II

The Division of Applied Social Sciences (DASS) in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR).

This position provides key support within the Division of Applied Social Sciences Business Office. Duties include, but are not limited to: time and labor processes, verification of payroll, monthly chartfield reconciliations, weekly account balance review, maintaining spreadsheet and database information for various activities, serving as division post-award grant point of contact, providing data and creating Divisional reports, and review and approval of purchasing card transactions, vouchers, and requisitions. The Business Office works for the entire Division of Applied Social Sciences and this position is critical in ensuring the policies and procedures of the Division, College of Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resources, and the University of Missouri are upheld.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with recruitment programs for academic and non-academic positions.
• Process paperwork for new hires, transfers, and terminations, maintaining accurate employee records.
• Develop and maintain a biweekly and monthly payroll database, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Prepare and collect data for reports, memos, and meeting materials for Division Business Manager and Division Director.
• Assist with budgeting and related transfers such as opening bookings, benefit bookings, annual allocations, and redistribution of carry forward.
• Initiate journal entries and manage budgeting transfers, ensuring proper categorization of funding.
• Approve expense reports, vouchers, and requisitions
• Prepare CRR’s and ACH's within the Division as needed based on requests from staff and on own knowledge of situation.
• Serve as post-award point of contact for DASS; assisting PI's and support staff while working alongside the Sponsored Programs Administration team and as backup approver on grant PSRS
• Reconcile accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with funding protocols as well as resolving any discrepancies in collaboration with staff and project leaders.
• Receive and respond to a diverse range of inquiries and provide accurate and up to date information on divisional policies, procedures, funding and other topics
• Offer guidance on navigating the organization's departments and services which includes directing individuals to appropriate contacts or resources.

Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm - with some flexibility. Position may be hybrid-eligible with at least 3 days expected in office each week.

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $21.28 - $28.00/hour.

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.

Grade: GGS-009
University Title: Business Operations Associate II

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Interested applicants should submit a completed application, cover letter, and resume.

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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