Business Operations Specialist - HSS

Job Title:

Business Operations Specialist - HSS

Location:

Kennesaw, Georgia

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens.

Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision.

Come Take Flight at KSU!

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Ensures all transactions for the assigned division, college, or unit are compliant with established policies and procedures of the University, Board of Regents, State of Georgia, and other governing bodies. Serves as a liaison for the division and other units within the department and university. Assists with the implementation policies and procedures.

• Responsible for entering, reviewing or approving, transactions for departmental travel, operating supplies, and contracts
• Responsible for reviewing and assisting with reconciling cash advances, budget, and other fund sources
• May prepare and submit financial transaction adjustments
• Coordinates, reviews, and ensures all financial transactions are processed accurately and timely
• Assists internal stakeholders with utilization of required systems

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Accounting or related field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience

Required Experience

One (1) year related work experience

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Familiar with People Soft Financials or other financial services programs

Preferred Educational Qualifications

An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience

Previous Higher Education Experience

ABILITIES

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of financial processes and guidelines

Strong financial process knowledge with the ability to deliver results

SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills

Effective team player, flexible, quick learner, and self-motivated

Detail-oriented with the ability to process data entry quickly and accurately

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)

Strong attention to detail and follow up skills

Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on line at https://www.usg.edu/policy manual/section8/C224/#p8.2._conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on line at https://www.usg.edu/policy manual/section6/C2653.

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