Business Operations Associate

Title: Business Operations Associate
Division Name: Presidential
Department: Intercollegiate Athletics

Job Summary

This position will assist in essential business functions for the Illinois State University Redbirds NCAA Division I Athletics Business Office. This position will be responsible for day-to-day financial operations which may include preparing and maintaining financial records, reconciliations, and budget reports; monitoring transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with University and NCAA policies; reviewing and processing requisitions, vouchers, and reimbursements.

Additional Information

University Benefit Highlights:

- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$19.16 - $23.04 per hour

Required Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Any one or combination totaling two (2) years (24 months) from the categories below:
    a. Course work in accounting, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
        - 9 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
    b. Course work in any discipline as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
        - 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
        - Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen (18) months
        - 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
    c. Work experience in bookkeeping, office support, or closely related experience.
3. Two (2) years (24 months) work experience in bookkeeping, office support, or closely related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience with Illinois State financial systems.
2. Microsoft Excel proficiency.

Work Hours

Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm. Frequent weekend and night availability required.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods
2. Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.
3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.

Proposed Starting Date

November 2025

Required Applicant Documents

Resume
Cover Letter
Reference List

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Optional Applicant Documents

Transcripts - See Special Instructions section for additional options
Certification of Retirement Annuity

Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

If you are using college or university coursework to qualify for this position, then college or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive full consideration.

To be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military ser