Business Operations Coordinator

Department: Educational & Community Supports
Classification: Accounting Technician
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular Ongoing
Salary: $19.36 - $28.75 per hour
FTE: 1.0

Review of Applications Begins

March 24 2026; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit a complete application and a cover letter describing how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications.

At ECS we welcome applicants who may not meet every preferred your cover letter explain how your skills experiences and perspectives prepare you for this role and how you would contribute to our team.

Department Summary

Educational and Community Supports (ECS) a research unit within the University of Oregons College of Education turns peer-reviewed research into real-world solutions. We are a leader in the data-based decision-making space and pioneered solutions that enable educators to use student behavioral data when implementing real-time solutions in schools all over the United States U.S. territories and over 10 countries worldwide. Development at ECS blends cutting-edge research with a well-established and trusted educational service mission sophisticated software and database architectures and development tools. We offer a flexible supportive family-friendly work environment in a stimulating academic setting.

At ECS we value the contribution diversity brings to our work and culture. Understanding and learning from our differences gives us unique opportunities to improve our products and services.

Position Summary

The Business Operations Coordinator provides comprehensive administrative and fiscal support to the ECS Directors and senior leadership supporting daily departmental operations. The position is responsible for budget payroll HR travel purchasing and contracting functions ensuring compliance with university state and federal rules policies and regulations. The coordinator serves as a resource for interpreting and applying these policies in both routine and complex situations.

This role performs technical fiscal functions including accounting budgeting and payroll administration for approximately 50 faculty and staff as well as purchasing and contract coordination while ensuring appropriate controls are in place. The coordinator exercises independent judgment resolves issues as they arise and escalates matters to the ECS Business Manager as appropriate.

The Business Operations Coordinator works closely with ECS Business Operations and campus partners such as Business Affairs Payroll Human Resources Sponsored Projects Services Purchasing and Contracting Services and the UO Travel Office. Responsibilities include coordinating travel processing invoices and reimbursements preparing interagency agreements contracts RFPs and assisting with grant Annual Performance Report submissions. The position also supports special projects by compiling research analyzing data and preparing reports and coordinates with external vendors to procure equipment supplies and services.

To succeed in this role the coordinator must be highly organized detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication collaboration and problem-solving skills are essential along with the ability to work proactively take ownership of tasks and handle confidential information with discretion. The position reports directly to the ECS Business Manager.

Minimum Requirements

12 quarter hours (8 semester hours) of Accounting courses OR
An Associates Degree in Accounting; OR
One year of experience* that includes entering compiling and/or reporting financial information; OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Transcripts must be submitted for all required and/or related courses. All courses must be from accredited colleges universities or private vocational schools.

*Experience does not need to be in a formal accounting role. The following types of work may meet the one year of experience requirement as long as the duties involved entering tracking reconciling or reporting financial or financial adjacent information:
Experience using Concur SAP Banner or other financial/travel systems to enter travel requests reconcile expenses process reimbursements or create expense reports.
Experience reconciling credit card statements vendor payments or grants related expenses even if performed in non accounting roles.
Work which includes reviewing financial documents for accuracy and completeness monitoring financial transactions for errors or preparing summaries or reports based on financial data.
Experience coordinating travel registrations event budgets or procurement activities where financial entries approvals or tracking are required.

Professional Competencies

Ability to collect review and analyze administrative and fiscal information
Ability to provide comprehensive administrative support
Ability to communicate effectively with administrators faculty staff external partners and agencies
Ability to organize and maintain accurate records and documentation
Ability to maintain confidential information with discretion
Knowledge of administrative and public sector regulatory requirements governing core administrative operations in a public or higher education environment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in higher education
Experience with Banner Financial Information Systems (FIS)
Experience with Concur for travel
Experience with accounting purchasing contracts or payroll
Experience in analyzing accounts payable transactions

FLSA Exempt: No

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503 Oregon Public Employees Union.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees including health insurance retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits visit our website.

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