Business Support Specialist II - Student Affairs

Hiring Department Student Affairs Job Description Summary:

Are you a proactive, detail-oriented professional eager to make an impact in a dynamic university setting? Join our Student Affairs team as a Business Support Specialist II. We seek a teachable professional who can manage projects independently, collaborate effectively, and excel in communication. Why Join Us?

Gain Experience:

Expand your knowledge in payroll management, recruitment, and data integrity.

Engage and Grow:

Learn transferable skills, work with a collaborative team, grow and advance within the Division of Student Affairs and the University of Missouri.

Essential Functions:

Payroll Processing Manage bi-weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc payroll activities. Ensure accuracy in every paycheck using Excel (PivotTables, V-lookups, etc.). Collaborate with supervisors to resolve issues and meet deadlines. Support training programs related to payroll and HR processing. Prepare detailed payroll and employee data reports. Maintain high standards of data security, confidentiality, and accuracy, ensuring compliance with all policies. Student Recruitment Processing Collaborate with department leaders to create and manage student position postings. Assist department leaders in processing student hires. Assist department leaders in processing unpaid appointments. Operational Support Assist with hiring, onboarding, and pay adjustments, ensuring employees feel valued. Handle inquiries via e-mail, phone, and walk-ins with professionalism and warmth. Assist with planning and execution of HR events to create meaningful experiences for Division teams. Assist with other projects as assigned. Shift Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. This position may require evening and weekend hours for departmental activities and programs. Occasionally, additional hours may be needed for division and campus projects. 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.

Preferred Qualifications Strong Communicator:

Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Team Player:

Proven ability to work collaboratively with a variety of teams.

Detail-Oriented:

Demonstrated ability to ensure accuracy in all tasks.

Tech-Savvy:

Demonstrated proficiency with employment databases (e.g., PeopleSoft), Excel, PowerPoint, and other MS Office systems. Knowledge of payroll systems.

Proactive:

Proven experience as a self-starter who can lead initiatives and solve problems independently.

Anticipated Hiring Range Salary:

$17.40 - $23.25 per hour

GGS Level:

007

University Title:

Business Support Specialist II Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR. Application Materials Complete application and upload résumé and cover letter and provide contact information for at least three references (including current or former supervisor). 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/totalrewards/benefits. 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.