Job Description

Overview:The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services business services team is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team. Providing financial services support in cash handling, hiring, inventory, payroll, purchasing, and travel services, the Business Assistant II contributes to the success of Edith Bowen Laboratory School (EBLS), the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence (SCCE), and Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS). 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 November 11, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.This position is eligible for excellent benefits including: 13 paid holidays, 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: Responsibilities:Provide Financial Services

• Process daily deposits and transmittals.
• Attach receipts to purchasing card transactions.
• Coordinate purchasing transactions in accordance with university policies and practices.
• Prepare travel authorizations and complete travel reimbursements in accordance with travel policies and procedures.
• Provide professional customer service; respond to questions by phone, in-person and by email in a prompt, courteous manner.
• Maintain accurate inventory of capital and non-capital items.

Provide Personnel Services

• Submit job postings.
• Collect and process required employment forms.
• Manage systems for tracking employee leave, hours and payroll.

Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications:

• Four years of related full-time work experience; or an associate degree/technical training plus two years of related full-time work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in payroll processing at USU through AggieTime/Banner.
• Experience in MyTime setting up schedules and/or leave manager.
• Experience in ServiceNow Pcard system as receipt attacher or cardholder.
• Experience in working in a HIPAA environment.
• Working knowledge of USU\xe2\x80\x99s purchasing policies.
• Working knowledge of USU operational policies.
• Keyboarding and ten-key skills to support accurate and timely data entry.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of accounts payable procedures.
• Knowledge of accounts reconciliation and ability to reconcile accounts.
• Knowledge of methods, practices, and terminology used in preparing and maintaining financial and statistical records/reports.
• Knowledge of purchasing policies and practices for a public institution.
• Skilled with computer programs, including spreadsheets and relational databases.
• Skilled with basic office equipment, including printers, copiers, and telephone systems.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential business data and personal information.
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Required Documents:Along with the online application, please attach: * Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the candidate profile under \xe2\x80\x9cResume/CV\xe2\x80\x9d

• Names and contact information for at least three professional references to be provided at the beginning of your application in the candidate profile
• Cover Letter to be typed/pasted in a text box at the end of the application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.** Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits ADA: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. College/Department Highlights:The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services is home to eight departments and is committed to providing the best learning opportunities and educational research in the state of Utah. Our programs are strengthened by an on-campus elementary laboratory school and five stand-alone centers. The college offers clinical services to the community across the human lifespan and provides students with real-world service and research opportunities. University Highlights:Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah\xe2\x80\x99s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students , including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah\xe2\x80\x99s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named in 2023. about USU.The university provides a to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university\xe2\x80\x99s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or .About the RegionU.S. News and World Report for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU\xe2\x80\x99s main campus, , is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area in the Milken Institute\xe2\x80\x99s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.*updated 04/2024 Notice of Non-discrimination:In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU\xe2\x80\x99s non-discrimination policies:Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, , Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, , Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit , or contact:U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481,*updated 09/2023

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