Business Support Specialist I

Environmental Health & Safety

This position provides general support for the Department and will play an important role in our mission - improving safety and ensuring environmental compliance. We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented person to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will be proactive, reliable, and possess excellent communication skills.

The successful candidate will be responsible for a number of important duties, including the following:

• Working with Shared Services to manage accounts payable
• Fulfilling requisitions for departmental purchases
• Purchasing, tracking, and maintaining supplies
• Assisting in the creation and implementation of office policies
• Onboarding and assisting new departmental hires
• Managing calendars and scheduling meetings using MS Outlook
• Monitoring the department's inbox
• Planning and organizing various events
• Other duties as assigned

A positive, can-do attitude is an essential element of this position.

The successful candidate will also be a problem-solver and will possess superior time management skills.

M-F 8:00-5:00

High School Diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Knowledge of University IT systems (WebApps, PeopleSoft, etc.) Significant experience with Microsoft Applications (Outlook, Word and Excel)

Salary Range: $18.00 to $20.00 per hour

Grade: GGS-006

University Title: Business Support Specialist I

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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.

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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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

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