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Marshall University

Business Support Specialist

🇺🇸 Huntington, WV

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $27K - $36K

💻 Project Management

🗓️ May 21st, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Marshall University is hiring a Business Support Specialist. The role involves supporting Facilities & Operations business functions such as purchasing, finance, budgeting, and personnel actions. The specialist will also oversee the development, maintenance, and training of standard operating procedures and manage job descriptions and postings using People Admin or other current programs.

 Highlights
  • Support Facilities & Operations with purchasing, finance, and budgeting.
  • Oversee timekeeping software and personnel actions.
  • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures.
  • Manage job descriptions and job postings with People Admin.
  • Comprehensive salary range between $27,000-$36,410.
  • Requires an Associate degree in business or related field and 3 years of relevant experience.
  • Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience.

Business Support Specialist Full Description

Business Support Specialist

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!
  • Holidays – Employees receive 13 Paid Holidays
  • 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  | MU - Marshall University
Salary Range  | $27,000-$36,410; Salary is commensurate with qualifications, 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  | MU1020NE
Open Date  | 05/02/2025
Close Date  |
Open Until Filled  | Yes
Special Instructions Summary  | 
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Do you have an Associates degree or higher in business or related field? 
    • Yes
    • No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter
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