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University of Missouri-Columbia · 2 days ago

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Columbia, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$18.87/hr - $26.87/hr

3+ years exp

University of Missouri-Columbia is seeking an Executive Assistant for the Division of Food, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences. The role involves providing comprehensive administrative support to the Division Director and acting as a liaison among faculty, staff, and students while managing multiple projects and responsibilities.

Education

Diversity & Inclusion

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provide full administrative support for the Division Director

Serve as central point of contact between faculty, staff and students, other departments, and/or external constituencies on day-to-day programmatic, operational and administrative matters

Prioritize and manage multiple projects/processes simultaneously, collaborating with the Division Director, Assistant Division Director, Dean’s office, faculty, and Business Manager on key decisions and overseeing documentation and deadlines

Faculty Evaluations

Promotion & Tenure

Division events

Faculty Meetings. Scheduling, agenda preparation, and taking meeting minutes

Faculty and Staff Recruitment. Organize candidate visits for FNES faculty positions including travel, schedule preparation, event scheduling and on-site logistical support. Similar responsibilities may be needed for some staff positions

Vehicle Fleet Management. Oversee the divisional vehicle, signing it in/out for usage, arranging for maintenance, etc

Maintain/keep the record and communication with the faculty, student and staff email lists

Manage the FNES conference rooms and classrooms including scheduling, providing access/unlocking, coordinating after-hours access and providing AV assistance and training as needed

Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualification

Administrative supportEvent coordinationProject managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProfessionalismFlexibilityConfidentiality

Required

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

At least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired

Preferred

Experience in handling a wide range of administrative and executive support-related tasks

Ability to work independently with little or no supervision

Well organized, flexible, and enjoy the challenges of supporting an administrative team of people and programs

Ability to interact with people (at all levels) in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure

Remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality

University experience

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-Columbia

We are Mizzou! Our distinct mission, as Missouri's only state-supported member of the Association of American Universities, is to provide all Missourians the benefits of a world-class research university.

Founded in 2011

Columbia, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

http://business.missouri.edu/allen-angel-capital-education-program

H1B Sponsorship

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