BUSINESS SUPPORT SPECIALIST II - Office of Research & Creative Activities

Office of Research & Creative Activities

The College of Arts & Science and the Office of Research & Creative Activities seek a motivated, engaged, and committed professional staff person to play an instrumental role in the growth and success of the college. The MU College of Arts & Science has a robust research culture, boasting annual expenditures of approximately $31M. The goal is to increase expenditures significantly in the coming years while maintaining superb customer service. This position will join an established team with flexible working arrangements.

The primary function of the Business Support Specialist II position is to assist with pre-award activities related to Arts & Science grants and contract and managing the A&S internal grant support programs.

Pre-award duties:

• Provide support to research faculty and students in the preparation of externally funded subaward and contract proposals
• Prepare accurate budgets and proposal components according to the guidelines established by the applicable sponsoring entity, and institutional policies and procedures
• Assist pre-award team with preparing other proposals as requested

Other responsibilities include:

• Support the director of the Office of Research and Creative Activities with internal grant programs, notifying faculty of upcoming deadlines and subsequent awards
• Manage Qualtrics surveys for all internal programs
• Reconcile quarterly spending for internal funds
• Send reminders for Effort Verification Reports
• Assist with faculty award nominations for highly prestigious awards

The position reports to the director of the Office of Research and Creative Activities, works directly with faculty, and assists with a variety of tasks and projects. The ideal candidate must work well in a team environment, but also be willing and able to work independently.

Typically, Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, with some work from home available upon successful completion of onboarding.

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.

The following preferred traits are needed in our growing, fast-paced environment:

• Detail-oriented
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Self-directed, customer focused, and personable
• Flexible
• Problem-solving skills
• Positive approach

Salary Range: $16.72 to $18.05 hourly

Grade: GGS - 007

University Title: Business Support Specialist II

Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile in myHR

Resume and cover letter preferred.

Visa Sponsorship Information:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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