The Business Services team for Marketing & Communications, Strategic Enrollment Management, and Online and Digital Learning is seeking a Business Assistant II who will serve as the travel specialist, non-capital asset inventory coordinator, and financial index review lead. The successful candidate will use advanced knowledge, developed skills and experience to complete tasks while coordinating complex office/business functions within established procedures. Expectations include routinely exercising judgment and make decisions affecting tasks or procedures.
Responsibilities Responsible to process travel requests in accordance with policies and procedures.Develop and maintain record keeping systems, including inventory.Review and reconcile financial records.Coordinate approvals and documentation required for business transactions.Monitor and enforce compliance to established university policies and procedures.Attend trainings to stay current on policies and procedures.Work on special projects and other duties as assigned. QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
Four years of related work experience; or an associate degree/technical training plus two years of related work experience; or a bachelor's degree in a business field is required.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential business data and personal information.Demonstrated ability to work productively in a team environment.Excellent customer service skills and the ability to develop relationships that promote open communication and create strong strategic business decisions.Established proficiency with management reporting systems.Strong written and verbal communication skills and presentations skills.Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to provide creative solutions.Dependable, strong work ethic and a proven work history.Knowledge of accounts reconciliation and ability to reconcile accounts.Knowledge of methods, practices, and terminology used in preparing and maintaining financial and statistical records/reports.Skilled with basic office equipment, including printers, copiers, and telephone systems.Good organizational skills.Ability to work without supervision.Knowledge of University policies and procedures.Experience using finance enterprise systems and software including a full range of Microsoft products, including spreadsheets and relational databases. Required DocumentsAlong with the online application, please attach:
1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary Minimum $32,070; Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits ADAEmployees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.
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