Business Operations Specialist

84901BR

Campus: Tempe

Business Operations Specialist

Job Description

The School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy (SEMTE) in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering is seeking to fill the position of Business Operations Specialist. This position is the first point of contact in the SEMTE Business Office and will be responsible for triaging all inquiries related to operations, purchasing and travel related items. Position will also work closely with School personnel to plan, organize, and coordinate business operations.

Under general supervision, the incumbent will be responsible for performing a variety of daily administrative, human resources and financial functions in a complex academic unit with significant research and instructional emphasis. The successful applicant will maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and vendors as well as handle confidential and sensitive information, use software applications as it applies to position, be skilled in policy and procedures, manage multiple projects simultaneously, work with short deadlines; communicating, participating and encouraging support of an institution’s sustainability programs; and working collaboratively and effectively with faculty and staff in an environment subject to rapidly changing priorities.

Job Family

Business Operations

Department Name

Sch Engr Matter Trnsprt Energy

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

$42,000 – $57,930 per year; DOE

Close Date

21-October-2022

Essential Duties

• Process and coordinate school purchasing and travel related items, including purchasing supplies, services and equipment utilizing various purchasing methods (purchasing card, purchase order, SunRISE).
• Process travel requests and expense reports. 
• Process employee reimbursements 
• Monitor public email folders to ensure all requests are handled in an accurate and timely manner Conduct P-card verifications & reconciliation 
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure continual efficient operations of SEMTE to meet customer service needs and reporting requirements. 
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices and determines appropriate action. 
• May supervise student workers.

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

• Experience providing financial, human resources and/or operational support in a higher education environment. 
• Knowledgeable of ASU Purchasing policies and procedures. 
• Knowledge of ASU Travel Authorizations and Reimbursements.
• Experience handling monthly P-Card reconciliations.
• Experience with university procurement systems (Workday, SunRISE, P-Card).
• Experience working effectively in an environment subject to tight deadlines and quickly changing priorities.
• Experience handling logistical responsibilities, such as scheduling meetings and event planning.
• Experience in a high work volume environment managing multiple tasks and priorities.
• Experience in record keeping and ensuring adherence with policies, practices, and regulations.
• Experience working effectively and collaboratively with faculty, staff and students.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook) and Adobe Pro.
• Experience in a customer service focused position.
• Evidence of effective verbal and written communication skills.

Working Environment

Activities are primarily performed in a regular, climate controlled office setting subject to extended periods of time sitting. Visual acuity and manual dexterity associated with daily use of a desktop computer; bending, stooping, reaching and lifting up to 25 pounds. Effective communications skills. Works from general instruction on standard job duties and specific directions/instructions on new assignments.

Department Statement

The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering on the Tempe Campus is comprised of six schools based on academic programs and research areas. The School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy has a nationally recognized faculty that conducts research, instructs and mentors students, and provides service to the profession and community.

The School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy (SEMTE) is leveraging the synergy of engineering and science to develop new knowledge and technologies, and create innovative solutions to society’s most pressing problems. Our undergraduate programs position students for roles as professional engineers or advanced studies beyond the baccalaureate degree. At the graduate level, we provide rigorous, cross-disciplinary training and a rich research environment, immersing our students in diverse research topics that have broad interactions among disciplines, both within and beyond the school. Please visit our website for additional information: http://semte.engineering.asu.edu

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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.

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.