Senior Business Operations Specialist

About the role

The Journalism Education Association (JEA) is a professional member association officially headquartered at Kansas State University (K-State) and is considered a sponsored program of K-State. Therefore, K-State administers the JEA benefits entailing a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, generous retirement plan contributions, paid time off- vacation, sick, and holidays. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/benefits.

Responsibilities

• Effective execution, coordination, and continuous improvement of the association's business operations, governance administration, and organizational systems.
• High-level operational and administrative support to the Executive Director.
• Serves as a key partner in advancing initiatives and works collaboratively across the organization to ensure efficient, compliant, and well-documented business practices.
• Manages critical functions related to financial administration, governance support, organizational compliance, business continuity, operational processes, and strategic initiatives.
• Serves as a liaison with external business partners, including accounting and audit firms, and ensures the timely and accurate administration of organizational records, policies, and procedures.
• Requires a solid understanding of basic accounting, budgeting and business management principles as well as association governance operating procedures.
• Exercises significant independent judgment, initiative, discretion, professionalism and problem-solving in managing complex, confidential and sensitive matters.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a similar role, preferably in a non-profit or association setting.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in basic accounting and budgeting principles.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage confidential information.
• Experience with association governance and operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.

Skills

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life insurance, generous retirement plan contributions, paid time off- vacation, sick, and holidays.

Pay

$45,000 - $55,000 base salary.

Schedule

Full-time, remote only.