Applications Support Specialist I - WUIT

Posted:
11/13/2024, 4:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Missouri, United States ⋅ St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Provide comprehensive support for University Enterprise Applications. Analyze complex relationships across various system platforms. Interact with a broad range of clients to provide support. This position is a part of a high volume call center serving students, faculty, staff and university collaborators.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Complete extensive training.
  • Act as subject matter expert to provide comprehensive phone support on the University’s primary administrative systems, this includes the Financial and Procurement applications, Human Resources and Payroll, Recruitment , Grant Administration, Alumni Relationship Management, Space Management, Identity Management, Compliance Management and Learning Management applications.
  • Document all transactions with clients via a ticketing system from initial documentation, to potential elevation, to resolution. Provide excellence customer service in a high volume call center serving students, faculty, staff and university collaborators.
  • Provide all Access Management to administrative systems security including reviewing and processing requests and setting up access. This includes changes relating to new hires and terminations and the reporting required to manage this process.
  • Accomplish in a timely fashion to ensure audit compliance.
  • Provide formal class room training on critical Administrative applications and develop both online and class room training content. This includes ad hoc training that may be requested by the clients.
  • Provide testing with regard to upgrades to all the applications supported.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

​ Job Location/Working Conditions

  • Normal office environment.

Physical Effort

  • Typically sitting at a desk or table.

Equipment

  • Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Associate degree or combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum education.


Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.


Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (2 Years)


Skills:

Not Applicable


Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Washington University seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree - Accounting, Bachelor's degree - Business


Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.


Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Administration System, Communication, Confidential Data Handling, Finance, Fund Accounting, High Accuracy, Higher Education Technology, Human Resources (HR), Interpersonal Communication, Payroll, Research Administration, Working Independently

Grade

G10-H

Salary Range

$25.47 - $39.49 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

  • Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

  • Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

  • Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

  • WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

  • Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

  • We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

  • WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO/AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.