UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Operational Support Assistant III, College of Science
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718
Operational Support Assistant III, College of Science
The University of Arizona's College of Science invites you to apply for the role of Operational Support Assistant III. The Operational Support Assistant III position will provide a wide variety of finance work supporting multiple assigned departments within the College of Science, reporting through the centralized business operations unit. This position will process department-level financial transactions and provide complex financial support to assigned departments by compiling, analyzing, and reconciling accounts. The role will work on complex problems that require significant judgment, initiative, and extensive knowledge of university financial policies and procedures.
This position is based in Tucson, Arizona, and is eligible for a hybrid work structure.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities
Process travel authorizations, advances, purchases, reservations, and reimbursements.
Initiate transactions in UAccess Financials such as General Error Corrections, Distribution of Income and Expense, Salary Expense Transfers, and Transfer of Funds to move expenses to appropriate account, object code, or fund accounts.
Review and/or prepare business office documents including Purchase Orders, Reimbursements, PCard purchases, Internal Billings, and edits to Assets.
Serve as a PCard liaison and reconciler for the unit. Assist with addressing queries from the Financial Services Office– Compliance regarding PCard transactions.
Serve as a point of contact for staff regarding all business transactions by answering questions and providing guidance.
Advise others on complex customer inquiries requiring advanced knowledge of college and university policies.
Train new employees and create process documentation as needed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to interact professionally and effectively with others.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work both independently and with a team.
Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment.
This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in higher education.
Previous experience working with UAccess Financial and UAccess Analytics.
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week
40
Job FTE
1.0
Work Calendar
Fiscal
Job Category
Organizational Administration
Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay
DOE
Compensation Type
hourly rate
Grade
6
Compensation Guidance
The
Rate of Pay Field
represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
Grade Range
represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Career Stream and Level
OC3
Job Family
Administrative Operations
Job Function
Organizational Administration
Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies
1
Target Hire Date
1/19/2026
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Debbi Busack Dbusack@arizona.edu
Open Date
1/5/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.
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This position is based in Tucson, Arizona, and is eligible for a hybrid work structure.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities
Process travel authorizations, advances, purchases, reservations, and reimbursements.
Initiate transactions in UAccess Financials such as General Error Corrections, Distribution of Income and Expense, Salary Expense Transfers, and Transfer of Funds to move expenses to appropriate account, object code, or fund accounts.
Review and/or prepare business office documents including Purchase Orders, Reimbursements, PCard purchases, Internal Billings, and edits to Assets.
Serve as a PCard liaison and reconciler for the unit. Assist with addressing queries from the Financial Services Office– Compliance regarding PCard transactions.
Serve as a point of contact for staff regarding all business transactions by answering questions and providing guidance.
Advise others on complex customer inquiries requiring advanced knowledge of college and university policies.
Train new employees and create process documentation as needed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to interact professionally and effectively with others.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work both independently and with a team.
Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment.
This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in higher education.
Previous experience working with UAccess Financial and UAccess Analytics.
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week
40
Job FTE
1.0
Work Calendar
Fiscal
Job Category
Organizational Administration
Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay
DOE
Compensation Type
hourly rate
Grade
6
Compensation Guidance
The
Rate of Pay Field
represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
Grade Range
represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Career Stream and Level
OC3
Job Family
Administrative Operations
Job Function
Organizational Administration
Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies
1
Target Hire Date
1/19/2026
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Debbi Busack Dbusack@arizona.edu
Open Date
1/5/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.
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