Apply on Employer Site

University of Missouri-Kansas City · 2 days ago

Office Support Assistant, UMKC School of Pharmacy

Kansas City, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$20/hr - $20/hr

5+ years exp

The University of Missouri-Kansas City is dedicated to advancing pharmacy education and practice. The Office Support Assistant provides essential administrative support and plays a key role in academic operations, staff and faculty engagement, and event coordination within the School of Pharmacy.

E-LearningEducationTraining

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assist coordinators with coursework administration and scheduling

Assist with proctoring exams and managing student accommodations

Serve as a resource for faculty and students during simulations and interprofessional activities

Plan and execute staff and faculty engagement activities and events

Arrange logistics such as catering, room reservations, AV setup, and materials

Draft and distribute event announcements and newsletters

Provide general office support, including scheduling, correspondence, and record-keeping

Assist with expense reports and purchasing for events and office needs

Maintain accurate documentation and track budgets for events and coursework

Support culture-building activities and initiatives within the School of Pharmacy

Act as an extension of Office Support Associate, providing backup and assistance as needed

Coordinate with faculty and staff across all three sites to ensure smooth operations

Qualification

Event planningMicrosoft Office SuiteScheduling toolsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsHigher education experienceCommunication skillsTeamworkIndependent work

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

At least five (5) years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired

Preferred

Experience in event planning or staff engagement initiatives

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and scheduling tools

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment

Strong communication and organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently

Experience working in a higher education or academic setting

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

Glassdoor4.1

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)

Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship

Represents job field similar to this job

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