Job Profile:
Administrative Operations Specialist 2
Job Family:
Administrative Operations
Time Type:
Full time
Max Pay – Depends on experience:
$55,000.00 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:
Salary: $50,000 - $55,000 annually; DOE
Under the direction of the Business Operations Manager, the Business Operations Specialist performs a broad scope of fiscal duties and provides guidance to staff in support of ASU policies and procedures for the core business team and supports Educational Outreach and Student Services. This position assists with the basic payment processing, organizing, coordinating and oversight of the business operations functions in accordance with established University goals, priorities, timelines, funding limitations and/or other specifications. This position is intended to cover a broad range of fiscal responsibilities to support these program areas under Educational Outreach and Student Services. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, have high attention to detail, possess exceptional organizational and customer service skills, and have the ability to work well in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
What’s in it for you:
Arizona State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes valuable employee benefits to enhance the total compensation of its staff. This package includes: (Click here to explore options)
Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents, available on day one.
Low-cost health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
Retirement program designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement.
Paid time for volunteer and professional development.
10 Paid Holidays and competitive Vacation and Sick accruals each Pay Period.
Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings.
Disability and leave program for income protection.
Employee assistance for free and confidential behavioral health services.
ASU Discounts to sports/events along with discounts with ASU partnerships.
This is an in-person, full-time position with a standard schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Working Environment:
Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse (75%)
Frequently required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work (25%)
Regular activities require the ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
Ability to clearly communicate.
Calculator, telephone, computer (monitor, keyboard, and mouse), printer, fax, and copier.
This position receives regular review of objectives.
Essential Duties:
Work independently and exercise professional judgement to serve as a knowledgeable and helpful resource
Keep up to date on ASU and department policies and procedures to ensure accurate output and processing
Assist students and staff with their trip requests and expense reports
Monitor a variety of account expenditures.
Assist with audit requests and gathering documentation
Process departmental supply orders
Assist with special projects, requiring problem solving, research and recommendation of next steps
Initiate and/or approves financial transactions in University accounting systems ASU‘s Financial Management Systems in accordance with best practices
Provides solutions to problems presented by customers, colleagues and student, recommends changes to methods or procedures to management, utilizing knowledge of University policy and procedure to ensure accurate financial processing
Advise and counsel on accounting and procurement matters to department and/or University staff, provides program specific training to campus users as needed, such as financial literacy (cash handling, expense and purchasing guidelines) to new staff, and best practices for student expenditures
Maintaining a departmental p-card(s), including daily management, document retention and monthly reconciliations
Providing oversight and ensuring accuracy of the purchasing process within departmental units
Assists with document retention and audit requests by gathering documentation and financial records
May assist in maintaining the department physical key control system. Processes key requests and maintains accurate inventory
Provide supervision to student staff as needed
Perform other duties, as assigned
Desired Qualification:
Demonstrated knowledge of standard office and administrative practices
Experience using a financial system, human resource management system and reporting system in a higher education environment (Workday preferred)
Experience processing payroll and maintaining employee timesheets or serving as Department Time Administrator (DTA) experience
Demonstrated knowledge of ASU Travel policies and procedures, specifically with Concur
Experience working in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines
Experience working with detailed financial
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat PDF
Experience in customer service
Evidence of effective communication skills
Demonstrated experience handling cash, managing a departmental purchasing card and assisting in the operation of a fiscally sound environment
Ability to interpret, educate about and enforce University, divisional and department policy
Demonstrated knowledge of ASU travel policies and procedures and Concur travel system experience
Skill in preparing detailed reports on a timely basis.
Ability to perform detailed work in an open and shared workspace.
Ability to supervise student employees.
Driving Requirement:
Driving is not required for this position.
Location:
Campus: Tempe
Funding:
No Federal Funding
Instructions to Apply:
Current Employees and Students should apply directly within Workday using the Jobs Hub. Use this link and log in using SSO:
https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$13526.htmld
To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:
Note: Multiple documents can be submitted into the attachment box. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission.
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. NOTE: GA and Intern positions are counted as .5 for job experience (ie. 1 year equals 6 months experience equivalency). Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.
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