Business Support Specialist II

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for KOMU 8: answer phones, greet visitors and provide front desk coverage.
• Provide clerical, project and task support to the KOMU 8 news team and Journalism Professions.
• Cook up meetings and appointments: schedule, prepare materials, take minutes, and track attendance.
• Aid with staff searches and onboarding new hires.
• Manage the checkout system for cameras and equipment.
• Coordinate and support events and provide onsite facilitation, including campus visitors, engagement events, and student group trips.
• Fiscal tasks: coordinate travel, purchase supplies, process bills, deposit checks, contracts and reimbursements, and prepare and reconcile monthly financial reports.
• Manage payroll processing and serve as the point of contact with STRIPES Shared Services to process and track HR-related forms for hourly students and part-time personnel.
• Work closely with the School’s Fiscal Officer with other fiscal needs.
• Provide backup support to administrative professionals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills And Attributes

• Strong organizational, communication and customer-service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with discretion and professionalism.
• Proficient in administrative, financial and office systems.
• Team-oriented with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Why join Us?

You’ll be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team at one of the world’s top journalism schools. This is a great opportunity to grow your administrative career in a dynamic academic setting.

Shift

Full-time, Monday to Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. This position requires reliable, onsite attendance.

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.

Application Materials

• MU application,
• resume and cover letter.

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.

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.