Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 7946
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Org Marketing StatementThe University of Texas at San Antonio is a Hispanic Serving University specializing in cyber, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic development. With more than 34,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio metropolitan region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. The university embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property-for Texas, the nation and the world. Learn more online, on UTSA Today or on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.
UTSA, situated in a global city that has been a crossroads of peoples and cultures for centuries, values diversity and inclusion in all aspects of university life. As an institution expressly founded to advance the education of Mexican Americans and other underserved communities, our university is committed to ending generations of discrimination and inequity. UTSA, a premier public research university, fosters academic excellence through a community of dialogue, discovery and innovation that embraces the uniqueness of each voice.
Posting End DateApplications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 06/03/2022. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
SalarySalary Range: Commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.
Hours per WeekExempt Position: 40 hours per week.
Required Application Materials- Resume and Cover Letter are required.
Essential FunctionsThe Office of Advancement Services & Operations seeks a collaborative, detail-oriented, organized, self-starter to join our Business Services Support Team. Reporting to the Associate Director of Business Operations, the Business Service Center Specialist III will provide financial skills and expertise in all aspects related to the coordination, administration, and reconciliation of financial and business transactions across all units within Development & Alumni Relations. Serving as the lead Business Service Center Specialist, specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Receives, reviews, analyzes and processes complex business, financial and payroll/personnel related transactions into a variety of the University software systems. Transactions include a combination of accounting (reconciling), budget development and monitoring, purchasing, travel, records management and project scheduling.
- Acts as a resource for business service center staff; provides training regarding various business transactions such as accounting; purchasing and procurement, travel, and reconciliation of accounts; may review the work of others.
- Works closely with the unit manager to implement processes to improve data integration as well as process improvements across all functional areas.
- Prepares, analyzes and creates statistical, financial and related ad hoc reports; provides policy input and recommendations for improvement to business process management systems and procedures.
- Examines budgets for accuracy and compliance with procedures and regulations. Compiles and analyzes financial information to post entries to accounts in automated finance system; allocates expenditures, encumbrances, receipts, and receivables based on reports and schedules
- Identifies and resolves issues, concerns, discrepancies, problems, and inconsistencies, determining appropriate corrective procedures.
- Maintains a high degree of confidentiality and ensures safety of all confidential and sensitive information privy to this position.
- Acts as liaison between departments and internal or external customers and interacts with clients to identify and support their transactional needs/requirements; proactively engages customers through reporting and personal responses; researches and evaluates all relevant information to handle inquiries and complaints; promptly responds and resolves customer inquiries and/or complaints; manages client expectations and provides consistent client updates; keeps records of transactions, and actions taken; communicates and coordinates with internal departments as needed to resolve client issues.
- Attends meeting and may serve on committees on behalf of VPDAR's Business Services Support Team.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required QualificationsBachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and four years related experience in one or more of the following areas: Accounting, Budget Management, Business Operations, or Financial Reporting. Additional experience may substitute for education on a one for one basis.
- Knowledge of personal computers. Microsoft Word, Excel, and financial software and/or systems.
- Ability to read, interpret and create financial reports in a prescribed format and effectively present information to management.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Advanced analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving skills.
- Detail-oriented, self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work independently and manage more than one project simultaneously to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work well with diverse groups of colleagues as a team member and as a leader in a complex organizational environment.
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Able to think and plan strategically.
- Must have a valid Texas driver's license or be able to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
Preferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or related field from an accredited institution
- Experience with PeopleSoft and PeopleSoft eForms
- Experience with Rowdy Exchange
- Experience with Hyperion
Working ConditionsThis position will be primarily located:
Hybrid-Regularly: This position will require working both remotely and on campus (approximately five or more days on campus per month). Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility. Applicants must be adaptable and open to working in both environments.
Additional Information- UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
- This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
- Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
EO/AA StatementAs an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.