Answer the department’s main phone line and provide backup
coverage for other staff lines as needed.
Assist faculty, staff, and students with conference room
scheduling and coordinate Zoom meetings.
Receive incoming and outgoing packages and collect and
distribute departmental mail.
Assist with copier and fax issues, service requests, and work
orders.
Maintain and update departmental inventory.
Order supplies and equipment for faculty and staff as
needed.
Provide administrative support on special projects and other
departmental initiatives, often working independently to coordinate
details and meet deadlines.
Faculty & Program Support
- Work one-on-one with faculty to provide administrative support
for a departmental pilot program.
- Support the department’s graduate program, including
maintenance of program information and databases.
- Assist with student courses, permissions, and other academic
program needs.
Seminars & Events
- Coordinate departmental seminar activities, including
scheduling weekly speakers.
- Coordinate speaker travel arrangements, itineraries, meals,
meetings, and other logistical needs.
- Communicate with faculty, speakers, and other participants to
help ensure successful seminar visits and events.
Communications & Web Support
- Compose and coordinate the department’s semi-annual
newsletter.
- Maintain and update the department’s intranet and internet
content to help ensure information remains current and
accurate.
- Assist with departmental communications and other materials as
needed.
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and
able to successfully manage a variety of responsibilities in a busy
academic environment. This individual should possess strong
communication and customer service skills, be comfortable learning
and using technology, and have the ability to work both
independently and collaboratively with faculty, staff, and
students.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organizational and
time-management skills, sound judgment, initiative,
professionalism, and the ability to prioritize responsibilities
while maintaining attention to detail.
Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support the
department and its mission.
Shift
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
With the ability to be flexible when needs arise.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent and at least 5 years of
experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be
acquired is necessary
Preferred Qualifications
Education: An associate’s degree or an equivalent
combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of
experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be
acquired is necessary. Experience with PeopleSoft, including myZou
is preferred.
Years of Experience: 2
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary Range: $15.10 - $21.89 hourly
Grade: GGS - 006
University Title: Office Support Assistant IV
Internal applicants can determine their university title by
accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.
Application Materials
In addition to the Online Application, please provide Resume and
cover letter.
Sponsorship Information
Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this
position.
Other Information
The Department of Medical Pharmacology and Physiology
administrative team is composed of six individuals with different
areas of departmental operations responsibilities who enjoy working
in a positive and collaborative atmosphere.
Community Information
Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and
a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests.
Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its
location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and
travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia
is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple
hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone
County’s largest population center offering big-city culture,
activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is
home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts
more than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow your
career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire,
Columbia is a good place to be!
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your
total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits
package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement,
paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental
leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all
four UM System campuses. For additional information on University
benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at
https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of
Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.
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