72088BR
Campus: Tempe
Business Operations Specialist
Job Description
The W. P. Carey School of Business is searching for multiple candidates to fill Business Operations Specialist positions within the School. These positions will assist with planning, organizing and coordinating the business operations functions in accordance with established goals, priorities, time limitations, funding limitations or other specifications. These functions include basic budgeting, accounting, payroll, staffing, academic services, and other functions designated by unit administrator.
Job Family
Business Operations
Department Name
W. P. Carey School of Business
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Grant Funded Position
This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.
Salary Range
Depends on experience
Close Date
06-October-2021
Essential Duties
- Prepares budget proposals and recommendations and establishes budget control system for controlling expenditures; controls expenditures in accordance with budget allocations
- Monitors a variety of account expenditures, maintains and reconciles detailed budgets for various accounts including sponsored research grants, advises and/or determines which expenditures are within the budget guidelines; informs management of irregularities and proceeds with corrective action
- Processes travel reimbursements, purchase of supplies, services, and equipment with use of P Card and other purchasing documents in accordance with established procurement and financial policies
- Coordinates and manages the recruitment efforts for personnel within the department including the hiring of faculty, staff and student workers
- Maintains personnel files consistent with University policies and practices
- Organizes and/or prepares departmental financial reports; analyzes, summarizes and interprets information; recommends action to be taken. Responds to audit requests and gathers documentation for payroll, p-cards, and financial records
- Performs payroll and p-card reconciliations
- Coordinates events, meetings and conferences as needed including logistics, scheduling and participant communications; makes necessary travel reservations and itineraries; determines and prepares background materials needed
- Acts as backup to Department Time Administrator to ensure accurate and timely recording of work hours for staff and student workers
- Reviews requests and authorizes supplies, services, and equipment purchases using department and grant funding
- Represents the college/department and serves on various department and university committees
- Interacts and maintains liaison with students, faculty, staff and outside/community agencies in facilitating program objectives
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment AND three (3) years of related experience; OR, Seven (7) years of related experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Desired Qualifications
- Demonstrated knowledge of financial administration principles, financial analysis, budget preparation and forecasting
- Experience in accounting and account reconciliation, including sponsored, non-sponsored and foundation accounts
- Experience in developing administrative and financial reports
- Experience in using Concur, SunRISE, PeopleSoft, Kenexa BrassRing, and Workday
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
- Experience working in a higher education environment
- Skill in developing and maintaining effective working relationships
- Evidence of effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Working Environment
- Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse
- Frequently required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work
- Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts
- Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions
- Use office equipment including a calculator, telephone, computer (monitor, keyboard and mouse), printer, fax and copier
- This position receives general review of objectives
Department Statement
The W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University is one of the largest business schools in the United States with more than 15,000 students and 100,000 alumni worldwide. From our world-renowned faculty representing six continents to thousands of outstanding students who join us every year, the W. P. Carey School welcomes diversity and encourages global thinking. The W. P. Carey School is internationally recognized for its leadership in business education, groundbreaking research and innovation, and renowned faculty, making us one of the top-ranked business schools in the country. Learn more at wpcarey.asu.edu.
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 intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.
ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco
Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
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In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.
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Employment Verification Statement
ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.
Background Check Statement
ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.
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.
Instructions to Apply
Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.
Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.
Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.
ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.
Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.
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