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The UMKC Innovation Center is a hub for entrepreneurship and innovation in the Kansas City region, housed within the University of Missouri-Kansas City. We connect aspiring and established entrepreneurs to the resources, programming, capital, and community they need to launch and grow - from one-on-one advising and business education to investment connections and ecosystem development. Our work spans both the Kansas City metro and a national network of entrepreneur.

Job Description

The Business Operations Coordinator is a key operational role that keeps the Innovation Center running smoothly day to day. This person provides reliable, accurate support across financial processing, contract administration, building operations, and general administrative functions - making it possible for program staff to focus on the entrepreneurs and partners they serve.

This is an execution-focused role best suited for someone who takes ownership of their work, follows defined processes carefully, and communicates clearly when questions arise. You'll work closely with our grants and finance staff to process transactions accurately, coordinate contracts, and maintain organized records across a busy, multi-program organization.

What You'll Do includes, but is not limited to:

Financial Processing (approx. 40%)

Process credit card purchases and complete monthly reconciliation, including receipt submission and proper account coding
Receive and process incoming and outgoing invoices, applying account designations provided by the grants and finance team
Track invoice and purchase status to ensure timely processing
Support expense report intake and documentation for staff travel and purchases
Support grants and finance staff in gathering financial information for annual budgeting and reporting cycles, and assist in preparing required budget and variance reports
Process payroll and accounting entries in the university's financial system as directed

Contract Administration (approx. 20%)

Draft and route consulting agreements, service contracts, and amendments through university systems
Coordinate with the university's legal and procurement offices on contract routing, status tracking, and document collection
Maintain a current tracker of contract and agreement status across Innovation Center programs
Escalate contract questions or compliance concerns to the appropriate supervisor

Building & Facilities Support (approx. 20%)

Manage building access, security, and communication systems, including door keypads, alarms, digital directories, and shared calendars
Coordinate facility operations including maintenance requests, deliveries, mail services, room setup, and break room upkeep; serve as the primary liaison with building management, vendors, and tenant groups
Provide basic technology and office support, including copier management, staff onboarding to office tools, and routine monitoring
Support space management, including office assignments, space surveys, furniture procurement and disposal, and workspace reconfigurations

Administrative & Event Support (approx. 20%)

Coordinate food and supply ordering and room setup for organization-wide meetings and events
Provide general administrative support, including data entry and basic scheduling coordination
Support staff travel arrangements, including booking flights, hotels, and conference registrations
Assist with day-to-day office coordination tasks as needed

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Business Operations Coordinator

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5000 Holmes St, Kansas City, MO 64110, USA

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