Business Operations Assistant

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Business Operations Assistant Apply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/726/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply& lJobID=536960& lJobSourceTypeID=831& sLanguage=en-us) Job no: 536960 Work type: Classified Staff Location: Eugene, OR Categories: Accounting/Finance, Administrative/Professional, Administrative/Office Support Department: Provost's Administrative Services Team (PAST) - Finance Operations Classification: Accounting Technician Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing Salary: $19.36 - $28.75 per hour FTE: 1.0 Review of Applications Begins September 9, 2026; Open until filled Special Instructions to Applicants To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a complete application. Complete applications must include an online application and resume, that address how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications. We are interested in finding the best candidate for the position. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't think you meet every one of our preferred qualifications . If you have questions about the application process or the position, please reach out topast@uoregon.edu Department Summary Administrative Services oversees multiple business hubs and shared service organizations throughout the University. Located within the Finance and Administration portfolio, the objective of the division is to provide efficient, strategic and specialized administrative services to support the missions of various departments, schools and colleges at the University of Oregon. Administrative Services focuses on department-specific budget, finance, payroll, human resources, and procure-to-pay functions as well as specialized physical security and utility technologies. Administrative Services is a metric-driven, people-first administrative team that strives to create efficient, effective and sustainable administrative support structures across campus. As one of the shared services hubs in Administrative Services, the Provost's Administrative Services Team (PAST) provides business and administrative services for Partner Units in the Office of the Provost (OtP) portfolio. PAST partner units include the Division of Global Engagement; Division of Graduate Studies; Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art; Museum of Natural and Cultural History; University Career Center; Undergraduate Education and Student Success; Services for Student Athletes; and University Libraries. The units supported by PAST constitute a large business enterprise consisting of more than 1,500 employees and total operating expenditures of more than $73.5 million, all funds. PAST works with multiple employee category types including four different unions and officers of administration. Position Summary (Hybrid-Eligible) The Business Operations Assistant provides operational and administrative services across a range of business functions for PAST's partner units. This position supports areas such as accounts payable, purchasing, contracts, and travel, helping to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant processing. Reporting to the Business Operations Manager, the Business Operations Assistant carries out routine and moderately complex business tasks in accordance with established federal, state, and university policies and procedures. The position uses standard practices and documented processes to process transactions, respond to inquiries, and resolve issues, collaborating with Business Operations Specialists on non routine or complex requests and escalating issues to the Business Operations Manager as needed. The Business Operations Assistant works with campus partners such as Business Affairs, Purchasing and Contracting Services, and the UO Travel Off...