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Marshall University

Business Support Specialist

🇺🇸 Huntington, WV

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $29K - $37K

💻 Operations

🗓️ July 17th, 2025

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Marshall University is hiring a Business Support Specialist. The role involves supporting Facilities & Operations business functions such as purchasing, finance, budgeting, timekeeping software management, personnel actions, developing and training on standard operating procedures, and administering People Admin software for job descriptions and postings.

Highlights

  • Support business functions within Facilities & Operations including purchasing, finance, and budgeting.
  • Manage timekeeping software and personnel actions.
  • Develop, maintain, and train on standard operating procedures.
  • Administer People Admin software related to job descriptions and postings.
  • Must hold a valid driver's license.
  • Requires an Associate degree in business or related field.
  • Minimum 3 years experience in higher education, business administration, or a similar position.
  • Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience.
  • Works within the Facilities & Operations Administration department.
  • Salary range: $28,777 - $37,410, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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Position Details
 Get to Know Us!
 
 Marshall University is a public comprehensive university with a rich history as one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in West Virginia. Founded in 1837 and named after Chief Justice John Marshall, definer of the Constitution, Marshall University advances the public good through innovative, accredited educational programs. We are located in downtown Huntington, West Virginia, with additional locations in South Charleston, Point Pleasant, Teays Valley and Beckley. Marshall University’s mission, inspired by our Vision and Creed, includes a commitment to:



  • Offer a wide range of high quality, affordable, and accessible undergraduate, graduate, and professional education that prepares students to think, learn, work, and live in an evolving global society.


  • Create opportunities and experiences to foster understanding and appreciation of the rich diversity of thought and culture.


  • Maintain a dynamic intellectual, artistic, and cultural life by promoting and supporting research and creative activities by undergraduates, graduates, and faculty.


  • Contribute to the quality of life of the community, region, and beyond through applied research, economic development, health care, and cultural enrichment.


  • Cultivate the development of an inclusive, just, and equitable community.

 Come Meet Marshall and discover what it means to be part of the Marshall University family!

 Come join our Herd!
 
 We are committed to attracting and retaining quality faculty and staff. In doing so, Marshall University offers outstanding benefit packages to  eligible employees only. (E-Class in the job posting). Marshall University Research Corporation (MURC) employees have different benefit options than those listed below. 



  • Work week is 37.5 hrs.


  • A great highlight in December is that Marshall University employees receive almost two weeks off for Winter Break!




  • Annual and Sick Leave – Classified Staff, Non-Classified Staff and 12-month Faculty earn up to 24 days of annual leave per year (max 360 hours) and up to 18 days of sick leave per year. ) Employee Leave


  • Health Insurance – Marshall University offers health insurance through West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA). There are seven (7) health benefit plans.


  • Educational/Tuition Benefits – Marshall University provides tuition benefits to regular employees (after probationary period) and their dependent children. 


  • Retirement Plans – Marshall University offers retirement through Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA). Full-time benefits eligible employees must participate in the mandated retirement plan (401(a)).


  • Life Insurance – Basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost and may purchase optional life insurance coverage with pre-tax earnings.


  • Wellness Programs – PEIA provides various care management programs and the Pathways to Wellness program.

  We are . . . Marshall! 
 Position Information 
Position Title  | Business Support Specialist
Banner Position Number  | 000987
E-Class  | CN - Class Nonexempt FT .53 or >
Classification Title  | Administrative Assistant
Department  | Facilities & Operations Admin - MU5200
Job Description  | Incumbent will support Facilities & Operations business functions including but not limited to: purchasing; finance; budgeting: timekeeping software; personnel actions; development, maintenance and training of standard operating procedures; administrator over People Admin (or current program) regarding job descriptions and job postings.

Certifications:Valid Driver’s License.
Location  |
Salary Range  | $28,777 - $37,410 - Salary is commensurate with qualifications, education, experience, and internal equity.
Salary Grade  | 2
Salary Type  | Salary
Time Type  | Full-Time
 Qualifications 
Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.

 Required Qualifications 
Education  | Associate degree in business or related field.


Experience  | 3 Years in Higher Education, Business Administration, or similar position.
 Preferred Qualifications 
Education  | Bachelor’s degree in business or related field
Experience  | 5 Years in Higher Education, Business Administration, or similar position.
 Posting Detail Information 
Posting Number  | MU1051NE
Open Date  | 07/10/2025
Close Date  |
Open Until Filled  | Yes
Special Instructions Summary  | 
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Do you have an Associate degree in business or related field? 
    • Yes
    • No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents

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 Huntington, WV 25755

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