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University of Missouri-Kansas City · 1 day ago

Office Support Associate, UMKC School of Pharmacy on Columbia, MO Campus

Columbia, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$21.24/hr - $21.24/hr

3+ years exp

The University of Missouri-Kansas City is dedicated to advancing pharmacy education, research, and practice. The Office Support Associate plays a critical role in supporting academic and administrative operations, requiring strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality while interacting with students, faculty, and staff.

E-LearningEducationTraining

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Interact daily with pharmacy students, faculty, and staff

Manage curricular support systems (e.g., ExamSoft, Canvas), monitor trends in student performance, and synthesize feedback for leadership reports, faculty portfolios, IPE events, and ACPE Self-Study documentation

Support course coordinators in managing administrative coursework tasks for both the Division of Pharmacy Practice and the Division of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Manage the Classroom Assistant schedule to ensure appropriate classroom coverage each semester

Facilitate in classroom as needed, provide backup to Classroom Assistant(s) in case of absence. Become familiar with classroom equipment and operating procedures

Provide mentoring and guidance to faculty and staff across all sites

Research, organize, and compile documents/contracts for divisional needs (e.g., MBOs, MOUs, contracts, appearance agreements)

Offer administrative support to the Associate Dean as requested

Actively participate in School of Pharmacy committees and contribute to divisional initiatives

Maintain student and patient records in compliance with policies and procedures

Prepare accurate, summarized reports for curricular and administrative purposes

Maintain proficiency in all relevant software platforms and stay current with updates

Demonstrate adaptability and openness to ongoing training and learning

Occasional travel required to participate in School and Divisional events

Qualification

Organizational skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsMicrosoft OfficeProject managementAttention to detailConfidentialityMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least three (3) years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred

Five (5) years of experience in administrative or academic support roles

Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently

Proficiency in Microsoft Office software and willingness to learn new platforms

Commitment to confidentiality and professional conduct

Benefits

Medical

Dental and vision plans

Retirement

Paid time off

Short- and long-term disability

Paid parental leave

Paid caregiver leave

Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses

Company

University of Missouri-Kansas City

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UMKC, Kansas City’s only R1 public research university, is part of the University of Missouri System.

Founded in 1929

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.umkc.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

University of Missouri-Kansas City has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (32)

2024 (29)

2023 (25)

2022 (23)

2021 (11)

2020 (9)

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

$3.4M

Key Investors

US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationMissouri Department of Economic DevelopmentNational Institute of Standards and Technology

2023-11-09Grant· $2M

2023-04-20Grant· $0.15M

2022-09-20Grant· $0.5M