Business Support Specialist II

Hiring Department

Dean of Journalism

The Missouri School of Journalism is seeking a Business Support Specialist II to provide comprehensive administrative, operational, and fiscal support to the School's 10 Endowed Chairs and Fiscal Officer. This role is ideal for a detailed-oriented, service-driven, and reliable professional who thrives in a fast-paced academic work environment.

• Serve as the first point of contact for 10 Endowed Chairs:
  • Curtis
    
    B. Hurley Endowed Missouri Chair in Public Affairs Journalism
  • Donald W. Reynolds Chair in Journalism Strategy and Business Operations
  • Missouri Community Newspaper Management Chair
  • Houston Harte Chair in Journalism
  • Knight Chair in Journalism Innovation
  • Lee Hills Chair in Free-Press Studies
  • Leonard H. Goldenson Endowed Chair in Radio and Television Journalism
  • Meredith Chair in Service Journalism
  • Maxine Wilson Gregory Chair in Journalism Research
  • Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing (SABEW) Chair in Business and Financial Journalism.
• Provide clerical, project and task support
• Assist with scheduling meetings and appointments
• Coordinate and support events and provide onsite facilitation, including campus visitors, engagement events, and student group trips.

• Handle fiscal tasks: coordinate travel, purchase supplies, process bills, contracts and reimbursements, and prepare and reconcile monthly financial reports.
• Work closely with the School's Fiscal Officer with other fiscal needs.

• Provide backup support to administrative professionals.

Other duties as assigned.

• 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.

• 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.

Full-time, Monday to Friday 8 a.m.

- 5 p.m.

This position requires reliable, onsite attendance.

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

Salary Range: $17.40-$23.85 hourly

Grade: GGS-7

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Title:

Business Support Specialist II

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This position is eligible for University benefits.

• medical, dental and vision plans
• retirement
• paid time off
• short- and long-term disability
• paid parental leave
• paid caregiver leave
• educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses

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The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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