Business Support Specialist II

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60063

Location

Columbia

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

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Hiring Department

Dean of Journalism

Job Description

The Missouri School of Journalism is seeking a Business Support Specialist II to provide comprehensive administrative, operational, and fiscal support to the School's 10 Endowed Chairs and Fiscal Officer. This role is ideal for a detailed-oriented, service-driven, and reliable professional who thrives in a fast-paced academic work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the first point of contact for 10 Endowed Chairs:

• Curtis B. Hurley Endowed Missouri Chair in Public Affairs Journalism

• Donald W. Reynolds Chair in Journalism Strategy and Business Operations

• Missouri Community Newspaper Management Chair

• Houston Harte Chair in Journalism

• Knight Chair in Journalism Innovation

• Lee Hills Chair in Free-Press Studies

• Leonard H. Goldenson Endowed Chair in Radio and Television Journalism

• Meredith Chair in Service Journalism

• Maxine Wilson Gregory Chair in Journalism Research

• Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing (SABEW) Chair in Business and Financial Journalism.

• Provide clerical, project and task support

• Assist with scheduling meetings and appointments

• Coordinate and support events and provide onsite facilitation, including campus visitors, engagement events, and student group trips.

Fiscal

• Handle fiscal tasks: coordinate travel, purchase supplies, process bills, contracts and reimbursements, and prepare and reconcile monthly financial reports.
• Work closely with the School's Fiscal Officer with other fiscal needs.

School-wide:

• Provide backup support to administrative professionals.

Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong organizational, communication and customer-service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with discretion and professionalism.
• Proficient in administrative, financial and office systems.
• Team-oriented with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Why join Us?

• You'll be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team at one of the world's top journalism schools. This is a great opportunity to grow your administrative career in a dynamic academic setting.

Shift

Full-time, Monday to Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

This position requires reliable, onsite attendance.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $17.40-$23.85 hourly

Grade: GGS-7

University Title: Business Support Specialist II

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

Application Materials

MU application, resume and cover letter.

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/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

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.