The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services business services team is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join us as a Business Assistant III. The business assistant will provide transactional support to departments within the college. The position requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines, and the desire and capacity to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a productive team. Review of applications will begin [Insert date] and will continue until the position is filled.

This position is eligible for excellent benefits including: 13 paid holidays, earn 12 days of paid leave and 12 days of sick leave per year, 50% tuition reduction for employee and spouse, competitive health benefits packages and a generous contribution into your retirement. View more information here: Summary of Benefits

Provide Hiring, Onboarding, and Payroll Services:

• Submit timely and accurate job postings for hourly and benefited positions.
• Collect required hiring paperwork and complete hiring process for employees.
• Process electronic personnel action forms to hire, change pay details, terminate employees.
• Set up hourly employees in time tracking system and process biweekly payroll.
• Set up benefited employees in time tracking/leave system and act as leave manager.

Provide Financial Support:

• Coordinate purchases from faculty/staff.
• Processes travel authorizations and reimbursements

Other Responsibilities:

• Maintains accurate equipment inventory and assists with annual audit.
• Provides ASSERT Autism Services program support
• Positively engages and attends training and informational meetings provided by Purchasing, HR, Controller's Office, or Business Services

Minimum Qualification:

• Six years of directly related financial work experience with increasing responsibilities or bachelor’s degree in a business field plus two years of experience or an equivalent combination of education plus experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Banner HR module
• Experience processing EPAFs in Banner
• Familiarity with Banner finance and student modules, Argos, and ServiceNow
• Previous university experience with knowledge USU policies and procedures

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proactive in resolving issues, setting up processes, and providing high-level customer service.
• Skilled with computer programs, including spreadsheets, and relational databases.
• Skilled with basic office equipment, including printers, copiers, and telephone systems.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential business data and personal information.
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Tact, discretion, and independent judgment.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
2. Contact information for three professional references to be provided in the candidate profile
3. Please be prepared to answer the following questions in the application:
   • What enticed you to apply for this job? Why do you want to work here?
   • Briefly describe your background and experience that aligns with the responsibilities outlined in this role. In addition, please summarize your years of relevant experience and education that meet the qualifications.
   • How do you ensure accuracy and attention to detail when working with sensitive or complex data (e.g., payroll, travel reimbursement tracking, purchasing)?
   • Please describe your experience with posting jobs, coordinating the initial hiring paperwork, and onboarding process for new employees. What steps were you responsible for, and how did you ensure everything moved forward smoothly?

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services is home to eight departments and nine centers, each of which are committed to enriching lives, enabling people from a range of backgrounds and interests reach their full potential, helping communities thrive, and ensuring that the state of Utah and our nation are vibrant and strong. Not only do we serve the public, but we also provide interdisciplinary training for students and professionals while offering fertile ground for conducting cutting-edge research on new and innovative human service practices. 

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