"BUSINESS SUPPORT SPECIALIST II"

Hiring Department

UMSL GEOSPATIAL

Job Description

The Business Support Specialist II will provide professional administrative and fiscal support to the UMSL Geospatial Collaborative, a unit within Academic Affairs focused on geospatial science, technology, and workforce development. This position is grant-funded through the NGA Geospatial Workforce Development initiative and plays a key role in ensuring effective business operations, compliance, and project coordination.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director of the UMSL Geospatial Collaborative and Business Manager in the fiscal and administrative management of grants, contracts, budgets, and other financial activities for the Geospatial Collaborative.
• Support the processing, documentation, and monitoring of budgets, funding allocations, purchasing, travel, payroll, and reimbursements in compliance with university and sponsor policies.
• Establish and maintain internal accounting and recordkeeping systems, coordinating with campus finance and grants administration offices as needed.
• Prepare financial reports, spending summaries, and tracking spreadsheets to support grant oversight and project deliverables.
• Coordinate meetings, events, and communications across university, government, and industry partners (e.g., NGA, T-REX, and Taylor Geospatial Institute).
• Perform a range of administrative tasks including correspondence, scheduling, office management, and personnel documentation.
• Review transactions for budget impact, authorization, and policy compliance; report any variances for review or correction.
• Serve as a central liaison for the Collaborative, providing information and administrative support to faculty, staff, students, and external partners.
• Support activities related to recruitment, retention, outreach, and community engagement that advance the mission of the Geospatial Collaborative.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position supports a project funded by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, which limits participation in the project to citizens of the United States. As a result, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this position.

Shift

40 hours/week. Monday thru Friday

Minimum Qualifications

An Associate'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.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Prior experience in a business support role or a related field is preferred.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all populations.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate effectively within a team environment.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $18.00 - $22.00 hourly
Grade: GGS-007
University Title: Business Support Specialist II

Application Materials

Application materials include a cover letter and resume. Finalists will be asked to provide references at a later date.
Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment to the UMSL Careers: https://www.umsl.edu/services/hrs/careers/index.html
Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).
For questions about the application process, please email employment@umsl.edu. If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

Benefit Eligibility

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 email the Office of Human Resources at umslhr@umsl.edu.