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Arizona State University is hiring a Business Specialist. The role involves supporting key business functions in the School of Humanities, Arts, and Cultural Studies by processing purchase requests, PCard transactions, travel documents, and expense reports while providing administrative and customer service support to faculty and staff.

Highlights

Process purchase requests, PCard transactions, travel requests, and expense reimbursements.
Interpret and apply relevant rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Develop recommendations to improve daily operational procedures.
Maintain knowledge of ASU policies to guide faculty and staff on fiscal responsibilities.
Provide administrative and customer service support to faculty and staff.
Experience with financial management systems and processing travel reimbursements required.
Associate's degree and at least one year of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and training.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Salary range: $22.26 to $25.00 per hour, depending on experience.
Position is part-time and located at ASU's West Valley campus; no driving required.

Business Specialist Full Description

Job Profile:Accountant 1 Non-Exempt

Job Family:Accounting

Time Type:Part time

Max Pay - Depends on experience:$25.00 USD Hourly

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:Associate's degree and one (1) year 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:
Performs routine accounting auditing duties. Ensure the accurate recording and reporting of a unit's financial transactions.

Job Description:

Position Salary Range:

$22.26 - $25.00 per hour; DOE

Location:

Arizona State University, West Valley campus

13591 N. 47th Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85051

Description:

The New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, Office of the Vice Provost and Dean at ASU West Valley Campus, is seeking a highly motivated, professional, and customer service-oriented part-time, benefits-eligible Business Specialist. This position will report to the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, Office of the Vice Provost and Dean and reports to the Business Manager. In this role, the successful candidate will support key business functions for the School of Humanities, Arts, and Cultural Studies, including processing purchases, reviewing and approving faculty and staff travel documents and expense reports, maintaining related records and documentation, and providing administrative and customer service support to faculty and staff.

Essential Duties:

Processes purchase requests, PCard transactions, travel requests, and expense reimbursements
Keeps informed of, interprets and applies pertinent rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Develops recommendations for the implementation of procedures for daily operations
Maintains knowledge of ASU practices and policies in order to provide guidance to faculty and staff and successful execution of all assigned fiscal responsibilities
Completes other duties or projects as assigned

Desired Qualifications:

Demonstrated knowledge of accounting and budgeting principles, practices, and procedures
Experience using financial management systems
Experience reviewing and processing travel reimbursements and related documentation
Demonstrated knowledge of university policies and procedures
Evidence of strong customer service skills and a commitment to providing quality support
Evidence of effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts
Evidence of effective communication skills

Working Environment:

Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse; required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work
Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds
Regular use of standard office equipment including, but not limited to: computer workstation/laptop (keyboard, monitor, mouse), printer, fax, calculator, copier, telephone and associated computer/technology peripherals

Department Statement:

This position is located at ASU's West Valley campus in northwest Phoenix and is part of the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences (New College). ASU's New College offers programs that emphasize experiential learning that spans academic disciplines, enhances appreciation of all forms of creative activity, and empowers student achievement in the humanities, the arts and the sciences. It is the largest college at ASU's West Valley campus.

Driving Requirement:Driving is not required for this position.

Location:Campus: West

Funding:No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub.

Please use the link below to log in using single sign-on.

https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$23705.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

Cover letter
Resume or CV

Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name.

Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered.

Important: Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact The Office of Human Resources Talent Acquisition before the posting close date.

Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience.

Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete.

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 inclusive excellence, 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

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report:

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.

Relocation Assistance - For information about schools, housing child resources, neighborhoods, hospitals, community events, and taxes, visit https://cfo.asu.edu/az-resources.

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.

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