Senior Business Support Specialist, Office of Student Involvement, UMKC Division of Student Affairs

The Office of Student Involvement (OSI) at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) engages students in a vibrant campus community through holistic, co-curricular experiences. Toward this aim, the OSI offers a broad menu of leadership and involvement programs and initiatives and serves as a resource to the entire campus community.

* Provide a high level of day-to-day customer service for students, faculty/staff advisors by answering questions, and addressing and resolving issues related to student organization financial business.

* Maintain an ongoing knowledge of University and Student Activities Fee Committee policies, procedures and guidelines ensuring compliance for Student Organization spending.

* Manage daily business and financial support services for 400+ registered student organizations, including daily purchases, contracts and agreements, and budget/purchase requests.

* Oversee the Student Organization one card purchase reconciliation processes and update financial systems for student organization budgets and expenditures within the Campus Groups system.

* Book travel for Student Organizations; including conference registration, hotel booking, flight or train travel, rental cars and ensuring all proper paperwork is turned in prior to student travel.

* Daily review, and approval of Student Organization one card system and delegation of p-cards to Student Organizations.

* Work in collaboration with the Coordinator for Leadership and Student Organization Development to ensure effective and consistent communication with all Student Organizations about budget and spending processes.

* Monitor Office of Student Involvement and P-card emails.

* Train, develop, and hire student employees to support the Office of Student Involvement front desk.

* Maintain a constant presence at the Office of Student Involvement front desk.

* Other duties as assigned.

On-Site Office Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

* Experience working in a higher education environment.

* The ability to interact with faculty, staff, and students.

* The ability to multi-task, work collaboratively, and work on confidential initiatives.

* The ability to update website(s) and or be willing to gain the necessary training.

$18.87 per hour - $20.82 per hour commensurate with education, experience, and internal equity.

For best consideration, submit application materials by August, 3, 2025. Opening will continue to accept and review applications until filled.

Kansas City offers the best of both worlds-a vibrant, urban community with Midwestern appeal. The city's rich history and its modern-day, innovative thinking come together to create an eclectic group of neighborhoods that offer a little something for everyone. From thriving arts districts, an energetic downtown nightlife, casual to upscale shopping and champion sports teams, you will have no problem making yourself at home. Of course, one of Kansas City's biggest claims to fame is its food, especially its world-famous barbecue. Foodies will delight in the culinary scene found throughout the city. Ranging from award-winning chefs to cozy pizza joints, Kansas City definitely is not lacking any flavor.

UMKC's campuses are conveniently nestled in the middle of all the action. Volker Campus is just minutes from the legendary Country Club Plaza, perfect for shopping or restaurants for lunch or after-work happy hours. Surrounded by hip neighborhoods and eateries, the Health Sciences Campus is located downtown near University Health Truman Medical Center and Children's Mercy Hospital.

UMKC is proud to be "Kansas City's university," and the campus and its people celebrate all the characteristics of the surrounding community. To learn more about life in Kansas City and find more resources, visit VisitKC.com.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.