Business Assistant II

Overview

The Business Services team in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business is accepting applications for a Business Assistant II. This is a full time, non-exempt position reporting to the Business Manager in the Huntsman School. The Business Assistant will serve as the primary contact to the Huntsman School departments to process travel requests, p-card purchases, and financial reviews. The position requires organizational skills, and needs to be able to work independently as well as be a team player.

 

This position is eligible for hybrid work within the state of Utah.

Responsibilities

• Make purchases in accordance with University policies and procedures.
• Attach receipts for p-card purchases.
• Process all travel authorization and travel reimbursement requests in compliance with USU procedures and policies.
• Review financial transactions.
• Maintain spreadsheets to track information.
• Process journal entries as needed.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four years of related work experience; or an associate degree/technical training plus two years of related work experience; or a bachelor’s degree in a business field is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently without immediate supervision.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential business data.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential business data and personal information.
• Ability to analyze information and evaluate results to select the best solution and solve problems.
• Ability to work to create a team-based environment - consistently demonstrating cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers.
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

 

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"

2. Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile.

3. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application.

 

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

College/Department Highlights

We believe that the best leaders dream big, prepare, take risks, create value, and give back. The Huntsman School provides unique learning experiences that develop these characteristics, preparing students to become leaders who leave the world better than they found it.

 

We started as the first business school in the West and have a proud legacy, but we’re not done yet. We strive each year to “Dare Mighty Things,” to honor the Huntsman name by putting our students first and developing programs that align with values such as ethical leadership and entrepreneurial spirit. We see successful outcomes of this approach in the lives of our students and alumni every day. We invite you to become a part of our aspirational journey.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant and space-grant university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion. USU serves approximately 27,500 students throughout the state at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online has served students from all 50 states and 55 countries for over 25 years, and USU Extension provides outreach and service to all counties in Utah.  

 

As a land-grant university, USU engages communities and empowers people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. As an R1 research institution, USU provides a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price. Washington Monthly has consistently ranked USU in the top 10 among public universities for contribution to social mobility, research, and public service.  

 

Utah State is committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where different perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and se