University of Missouri-Columbia · 8 hours ago
OFFICE SUPPORT ASSISTANT IV
Columbia, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$17/hr - $19.29/hr
5+ years expThe University of Missouri-Columbia is seeking an Office Support Assistant IV to support the Chairs of English and the School of Languages, Literatures, & Cultures. This role involves managing calendars, providing administrative support, and coordinating departmental events to ensure smooth operations.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manage and maintain the calendars for the Chairs of English and SLLC, including scheduling meetings and appointments
Provide direct administrative support to the Chairs, including support for departmental initiatives and projects
Process memberships and dues, and coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements (airfare, lodging, etc.)
Maintain departmental mailing and distribution lists
Reconcile and process One Card transactions for both department and Chair purchases
Provide logistical support for departmental events, including coordinating room reservations, guest speakers, catering, and communication
Maintain and update departmental websites and social media
Serve as a first point of contact for faculty and respond to inquiries promptly and professionally
Provide administrative support for faculty recruitment, including travel planning and ad posting
Assist faculty with reimbursement processes and procurement of supplies and equipment
Record and distribute minutes for faculty meetings
Support faculty with planning and executing departmental events
Coordinate faculty submissions in the Promotion & Tenure Review (RPT) module
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent and at least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
Preferred
Experience with event planning a plus
Experience in higher education
Familiarity with Outlook and Teams
Familiarity with PowerBI, Cherwell, or the RPT modules
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
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
The University of Missouri-Columbia offers a comprehensive range of programs, services, and activities as a public research university.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Carli Carmack
PROGRAM/PROJECT SUPPORT COORDINATOR SR
Chad Higgins
Interim Vice Chancellor for Extension and Engagement & Chief Engagement Officer for the UM System
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