Business Support Coordinator

University of Missouri•Columbia, MO

6d•$19 - $30

About The Position

MU Health Care is looking for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves bringing order to complexity. The ideal candidate is a natural problem-solver with exceptional organizational skills, able to juggle multiple priorities while keeping projects on track. We're seeking someone who takes initiative, communicates clearly, and builds strong relationships across teams. In this role, you'll provide senior administrative support for programs, projects, or small operating units, and partner closely with MUHC leadership to ensure seamless operations. You'll execute scheduling, oversee budgets, and manage payroll, travel, and billing with precision and professionalism. If you're resourceful, adaptable, and passionate about supporting leadership and driving projects forward, this is your opportunity to make an impact at MU Health Care. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. We believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger — to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine. Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to multiple hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here, you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions — with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way. Learn more about MU Health Care. Learn more about living in mid-Missouri.

Requirements

Associate's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.
Two (2) years of experience in related field.

Nice To Haves

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Responsibilities

Assist unit management in business or fiscal administration for the unit.
Provide high-level support in the processing, documentation, and monitoring of unit budgets, funding, grants, contracts, payroll, employment, travel, billing, and/or purchasing.
May independently or under the guidance of MU Health Care professionals establish internal accounts and record-keeping systems, and establish needed accounting support via MU Health Care information systems.
May assist in unit efforts to acquire alternate sources of funding.
Oversee and/or perform a range of diverse administrative activities for the department or organizational unit; serve as a central liaison with other departments and external constituencies in the resolution of a variety of day-to-day matters concerning the unit.
Perform varied, advanced secretarial and administrative work unique to the operating unit requiring initiative and independent judgment.
May provide secretarial support to unit manager (e.g., typing, calendar management, office reception, and writing original correspondence).
Schedule and/or assist with events, functions, conferences, and/or projects.
May develop a marketing plan and associated materials.
Coordinate the documentation and processing of routine personnel actions.
Review actions for budget impact, authorization, and compliance with campus policy.
Bring variances to unit management's attention for authorization or modification.
Ensure proper coding of personnel actions for MU Health Care information systems and reporting.
May complete unit/department-specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

Benefits

Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays
Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
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