What are the responsibilities and job description for the BUSINESS SUPPORT SPECIALIST I #00025143 position at University of Missouri?
Hiring Department
The Business Support Specialist I is a mission critical position within the Registrar’s Office and campus community. As the first line of contact with customers, the Business Support Specialist I will need to have knowledge of the University and have the ability to accurately and effectively communicate with the customers. The team member will work with various customers across campus and within the community answering questions related to the Registrar’s policies and procedures along with University regulations. This person will be responsible for answering questions from customers both over the phone and in person.
The position will help students navigate our student system, Joe'SS, and answer their questions. This position will be responsible for processing certification letter requests from students, student name changes, address changes, and process Change of Majors.
Other duties include: coordinating advisor reports for departments, sorting and distributing office mail, filing, imaging of student records, accepting various forms over front the counter, understanding of FERPA and how it relates to student record data, and other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
- Office experience and experience in higher education and PeopleSoft Student Records is preferred.
- A great personality, willing to learn attitude and a flare for helping is necessary for this position.
- Candidates should have a working knowledge of the educational system and be a quick learner with regard to the software used. Candidates should be able to complete work with minimal directions and will be required to abide by University and campus policies.
- This position will require some weekend hours.
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The final candidate is required to provide copies of official transcript(s) for any college degree(s) listed in application materials submitted. Copies of transcript(s) should be provided prior to the start of employment. In addition, the final candidate may be required to verify other credentials listed in application materials.
Failure to provide official transcript(s) or other required verification may result in the withdrawal of the job offer.
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