Business Operations Assistant

Join the Provost's Administrative Services Team (PAST) and support a diverse portfolio of units that advance the University of Oregon's academic and student success mission. As a Business Operations Assistant, you'll help manage purchasing, accounts payable, contracts, and travel processes that keep operations running smoothly. Working in a collaborative, people-first environment, you'll partner with colleagues to provide accurate, efficient, and customer-focused service.

If you are organized, detail-oriented, and enjoy solving problems, we encourage you to apply.

Department:
Provost's Administrative Services Team (PAST) - Finance Operations

Classification:
Accounting Technician

Appointment Type and Duration:
Regular, Ongoing

Salary: $19.36 - $28.75 per hour

FTE: 1.0

Review of Applications Begins

September 9, 2026;
Open until filled

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a complete application. Complete applications must include an online application and resume, that address how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications.

We are interested in finding the best candidate for the position. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't think you meet every one of our preferred qualifications .

If you have questions about the application process or the position, please reach out to past

Administrative Services oversees multiple business hubs and shared service organizations throughout the University. Located within the Finance and Administration portfolio, the objective of the division is to provide efficient, strategic and specialized administrative services to support the missions of various departments, schools and colleges at the University of Oregon. Administrative Services focuses on department-specific budget, finance, payroll, human resources, and procure-to-pay functions as well as specialized physical security and utility technologies.

Administrative Services is a metric-driven, people-first administrative team that strives to create efficient, effective and sustainable administrative support structures across campus.

(Hybrid-Eligible) The Business Operations Assistant provides operational and administrative services across a range of business functions for PAST's partner units. This position supports areas such as accounts payable, purchasing, contracts, and travel, helping to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant processing.

Reporting to the Business Operations Manager, the Business Operations Assistant carries out routine and moderately complex business tasks in accordance with established federal, state, and university policies and procedures. The position uses standard practices and documented processes to process transactions, respond to inquiries, and resolve issues, collaborating with Business Operations Specialists on non routine or complex requests and escalating issues to the Business Operations Manager as needed.

The Business Operations Assistant works with campus partners such as Business Affairs, Purchasing and Contracting Services, and the UO Travel Office to support the timely and accurate completion of business transactions. In addition to transaction processing, this role supports internal recordkeeping and operational consistency by maintaining documentation, adhering to established workflows, and assisting with the development and upkeep of standard operating procedures.

As a member of the PAST Business Operations team, the Business Operations Assistant contributes to the shared goal of delivering reliable and coordinated business support to PAST partner units across campus.

• 12 quarter hours (8 semester hours) of Accounting courses OR
• An Associates Degree in Accounting; AND
• One year of experience
  * that includes entering, compiling, and/or reporting financial information; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Note:

Transcripts must be submitted for all required and/or related courses. All courses must be from accredited colleges, universities, or private vocational schools.

* Experience may come from roles involving entering, tracking, reconciling, or reporting financial information - including processing transactions, reconciling statements, reviewing financial documents, or coordinating budgets or expenses, even if the work was done outside a formal accounting position.

• Proficiency with office software, including word processing and spreadsheets.
• Strong…