GPS Business Admin Specialist (Temporary, Part-Time)

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Staff Part Time Campus:

UMass Lowell Department:

Grad & Professional Studies Salary:

Anticipate $25-$27 per hour

Applications Open:

May 19 2026

Applications Close:

Open until filled

General Summary of Position :

The Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies (GPS) is seeking a part-time business administration specialist to support the operational needs of our Scheduling & Enrollment, Corporate Education and Financial Administrative departments. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Financial Services & Operations :

o Work with Financial staff to reconcile and maintain accounts, including auditing and submitting account journals. o Assist Financial Director with general end fiscal year close out activities and financial analysis projects o Management of general billing and invoicing duties as assigned. o Assist with the reconciling and processing of e-commerce transactions, wires, checks, and credit cards,

Payroll & HR:

o Assist staff with submitting compensation paperwork, electronic pay records, and instructional / stipend notifications. o Routinely check payroll records for accuracy and assist financial admin staff with auditing payroll transactions. o Provide customer service and triage for compensation related questions from faculty and staff. o Mange student employment operations, which include the hiring process, budget monitoring, updating training materials, and assist with the onboarding process.

Procurement Operations :

Process and monitor purchase orders, o Monitor accounts payable (a/p) transactions, o Assist with the University contract setup and review process, o Assist with the vendor management database (updates, add new vendors), o Assist with customer service operations (between staff and vendors) between department staff and central office procurement administration.

General Administrative:

o Field questions, trouble-shoot and provide customer service to students, staff and faculty as needed, o Proof-read letters and other formal documents, o Review contracts for accuracy and clarity, o Assist with the review, disposal, and organization of historic financial / business records.

• Perform other business duties and special ad-hoc projects as needed.

Position Details:

• Contracts run 6 - 12 months, with annual review, and renewal based on performance.
• This is a non-benefitted, part-time position, max hours 18 per week.
• In-person, On-Campus job

Hourly Pay Range:

$25 - $27 per week, with experience.

• Schedule is flexible.

No Evening Hours or Weekend Work Required. New employees will be trained in UMass system Financial Information Systems (PeopleSoft), UMass Buyways and other UMass System business software. New employees will be expected to complete and pass IT / Data security and confidential information training modules. The employee will support UMASS Lowell faculty, students, and staff. Employees will be expected to manage confidential information. Employees are expected to abide by University, Massachusetts State and Federal Law, and will receive training and instruction on these policies. Minimum Qualifications (Required): Bachelor's degree required in Business or related field of study At least three (3) years' experience working in a business or financial administrative role. Prior experience with Financial Information Systems (FIS) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is required. High proficiency with using Microsoft excel to perform financial analysis and business-related projects. Preference given to those with previous higher education (private or public) experience Those with experience working in Payroll, Accounting, Health Care Billing, Strategic Sourcing / Procurement, or other technical business fields are encouraged to apply.

Soft skills required:

problem solving, decision-making skills in a business environment, excellent written and verbal communication, diligence, strong attention to detail, and well-organized. Professionalism and respect for confidential information is emphasized. This position will involve interacting with multiple department directors and other support staff in a collaborative environment. Special Instructions to

Applicants:

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applicants is received. This is a part-time, temporary, non-unit, non-benefited position. Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process. Back to search results Apply now Refer a friend Whatsapp Facebook LinkedIn Email App Send me jobs like these We will email you new jobs that match this search. Great, we can send you jobs like this, if this is your first time signing up, please check your inbox to confirm your subscription. The email address was invalid, please check for errors. You must agree to the privacy statement Subscribe Recaptcha Privacy agreement Search results Position Job Number Department Opens Closes GPS Business Admin Specialist (Temporary, Part-Time) 529902 Grad & Professional Studies 19 May 2026 Open until filled The Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies (GPS) is seeking a part-time business administration specialist to support the operational needs of our Scheduling & Enrollment, Corporate Education and Financial Administrative departments. Current opportunities Position Job Number Department Opens Closes GPS Business Admin Specialist (Temporary, Part-Time) 529902 Grad & Professional Studies 19 May 2026 Open until filled The Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies (GPS) is seeking a part-time business administration specialist to support the operational needs of our Scheduling & Enrollment, Corporate Education and Financial Administrative departments. Powered by PageUp The University of Massachusetts Lowell welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws. Get answers to all of your Human Resources questions. Ask Now Search by Keyword Enter a keyword, e.g. "Professional & Professor" Refine Your Search Position Type Staff Part Time 1 Locations UMass Lowell UMass Lowell 1 Categories Graduate, Online & Professional Studies 1