eLearning

This position supports the general business operations of Missouri Online and performs a variety of independent, specialized business support duties for the organization. This includes executing, documenting and reporting on business and fiscal operations. The hybrid expectation for this position is anticipated to be one day a week on-site and sporadically as business needs necessitate.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualities:

• Collaborator
• Champion
• Curious
• Transparent
• Invested
• Self-aware
• Growth-mindset
• Aptitude for successful remote work

Responsibilities include:
Financial duties include:

• Prepare, analyze and distribute monthly financial reports.
• Process invoices for payment.
• Conduct vendor tracking and reporting.
• Request journal entries and payroll corrections

Travel duties include:

• Coordinate travel arrangements and conference registrations for Missouri Online Team members.
• Help ensure compliance by acting as the in-house travel expert and must be fully informed of University travel policies and procedures.

Event coordination duties include:

• Coordinate all logistics (retreat spaces, catering, hotel, etc).
• Facilitate event planning meetings.
• Address any event coordination issues and report on expenses.

Administrative duties include:

• Responsible for supply ordering and inventory monitoring.
• Schedule and coordinate virtual/in person meetings.
• Ensure a functional office which includes assisting Missouri Online team members, internal and external vendors.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Monday - Friday 8AM-5PM. CST

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

Excellent verbal & written communication skills
Intermediate Excel proficiency
Experience with fiscal transactions, journal entries and/or general accounting experience
Exhibited attention to detail accompanied with strong accuracy
Experience in higher education
Strong event planning/coordination skills
Demonstrated superior customer service and networking skills
Experience with PeopleSoft

Salary Range: $16.83 - $20.19 per hour

Grade: GGS-007

University Title: Business Support Specialist II

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

Resume and Cover Letter

1. This recruitment is managed by the Office of Human Resources at the Columbia Campus. For application questions please contact OHR at 573-882-7976.
2. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.
3. Recruiting Location: Any Univ of Missouri Campus

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours' drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County's largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen cultural festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

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

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We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

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The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

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