Business Operations Specialist

Job Profile:

Administrative Operations Specialist 2

Job Family:

Administrative Operations

Time Type:

Full time

Max Pay – Depends on experience:

$64,000.00 USD Annual

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile Summary:
Supports and instructs those served by the department with routine to intermediate queries, applies fundamental knowledge of multiple standards, policies and procedures, and maintains accurate and detailed records.

Job Description:

Position Salary Range:

• $51,500 – $64,000 per year; DOE

Essential Duties:

• Account management via the Workday financial management system, including: expense approvals, processing and transfers; account reporting, monitoring and reconciling.

• Management of the school’s purchasing card approvals, expenses, allocations, and reconciliation.

• Travel processing in the Concur travel system, including approvals and request submissions, expense reports, and travel expense tracking.

• Assists in the post-award management, accounting, tracking, expense and travel processing, and reconciliation of the school’s sponsored funding.

• Acts as resource to staff and faculty on policies and regulations regarding the administration of funds, monitoring compliance with budgets and restrictions, and assists in resolution.

• Maintains all applicable accounting records and files.

• Other administrative duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, strong organization and time management skills, good working knowledge of (and experience in) general accounting procedures, experience in post-award procedures in higher education, experience with federal and state regulations, knowledge of ERA, Concur and Workday systems. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), Adobe Acrobat, and Google Forms/Sheets.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong knowledge of basic principles, practices and methods of accounting practices. Strong knowledge of PC based software for MS Excel, Word, email, and Adobe; Workday experience is a plus. Skill in coordinating activities and establishing priorities. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships. Skill in effective communication, both verbal and written.

Working Environment:

Activities are primarily performed in a regular, climate controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting. Visual acuity and manual dexterity associated with daily use of desktop computer; bending, stooping, reaching and lifting up to 20 pounds. Frequent communication verbally in English to perform essential duties. Work both independently or within a complex structured team. Normally receives no instructions on routine work and general instructions on new assignments with review of completed tasks. Exercises judgment within generally defined practices & policies in selecting methods & techniques for obtaining solutions.

Department Statement:

The School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (SoMSS) at ASU is currently home to about 60 tenured or tenure-track faculty members, 60 instructional faculty, 15 postdoctoral associates, 200 graduate students, 1,400 undergraduate student majors, and 25 staff members. The School teaches courses to over 20,000 undergraduate students each academic year. SoMSS recently started a new undergraduate degree program in data science. The School also offers bachelors, masters, and doctoral programs in applied mathematics, mathematics, statistics, and mathematics education, as well as undergraduate and masters programs in actuarial science. SoMSS has a strong interdisciplinary research profile that includes numerous collaborations inside and outside the university, such as in the biological, environmental, medical, physical and social sciences, education, and multiple areas of engineering.

The mission of the Simon A Levin Mathematical, Computational and Modeling Sciences Center is to bridge the gap between the biological, mathematical, environmental, and social sciences. At the Levin Center, we train the next generation of researchers to focus on solutions rather than academic disciplines. This position supports two summer programs: the Joaquin Bustoz Math-Science Honors Program (JBMSHP) and the Quantitative Research in the Life and Social Sciences Program (QRLSSP), including year-round activities for both programs and other endeavors.

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

Campus: Tempe

Funding:

No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub.

Please use the link below to log in using single sign-on.

https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$22268.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

• Cover letter

• Resume or CV

Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name.

Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered.

Important: Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact The Office of Human Resources Talent Acquisition before the posting close date.

Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience.

Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete.

ASU Statement:

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Background Check Statement:

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Fingerprint Check Statement:

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.