University of Washington • Seattle, WA 98194
Job #2667427130
Req #: 231927
Department: EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Job Location Detail: Hybrid Eligible (In office and Telework)
Posting Date: 03/08/2024
Open Until Filled
Salary: $5,897- 6,448 per month
Shift: First Shift
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (~~~)
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
The Business Operations Specialist formally reports to the Senior Director of the Executive Office of the President & Provost, but receives day-to-day supervision and guidance from the Associate Director for Business & Finance. In close collaboration with members of the Executive Office Business & Finance Team, the Business Operations Specialist supports the business and finance services of the following organizational units, offices, and initiatives:
The Executive Office Business Operations Specialist supports the diverse business and finance services needs of UW senior leadership over a wide range of business functions. They must be capable of managing multiple and competing priorities with frequently tight deadlines skillfully, reliably, accurately, and confidentially while demonstrating discretion and independent judgment in all areas of operation. Input and demand come from multiple directions, people, organizations and activities and complexity is amplified by competing priorities that are presented many times during a day. Managing this breadth and complexity requires a good working relationship with colleagues, excellent rapport with support staff, an ability to deal with the unexpected, resilience and stability in stressful situations, an ability to maintain an optimistic outlook, a capacity for innovation, and a willingness to embrace change and process improvement.
The Executive Office Business Operations Specialist supports the Senior Director and the units listed above on business and finance services matters and therefore their work impacts a very broad cross-section of the University, particularly with regard to policy development, implementation, interpretation, and compliance.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Business Operations Management (60%)
Business Policy Guidance and Consultation (30%)
Special Projects and Other Duties (10%)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select "Apply to this position". Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you log into your "My Jobs" page. If you choose to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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