"Part-Time Office Support Assistant for Undergraduate Research"

Hiring Department

Office of Undergraduate Research & Creative Scholarship

Job Description

The Office of Undergraduate Research & Creative Scholarship is seeking a patient, customer-service oriented professional with exceptional organizational skills to support the delivery of undergraduate research & creative scholarship experiences across the university. The individual must have excellent communication skills and be able to interface with students, staff, and faculty across units. Specific job duties include:

• Manage records for the program's academic, financial, and administrative files. Maintain confidentiality while creating, filing, and retrieving records.
• Compile reports for internal and external review. Gather, validate, and analyze data before formatting and distributing reports.
• Process financial transactions for the program.
• Coordinate logistics for events, including room reservations, equipment rental, catering, and print materials. Work on site to stage equipment, set up materials, check-in presenters, welcome visitors, provide information, run A/V for presentations, troubleshoot issues, and pack gear at the end of the day. The program hosts three annual research symposia, as well as monthly workshops, and ad hoc events.
• Coordinate hiring and oversee biweekly time sheet approval for part-time student employees.
• Contribute to writing, editing, and layout of print and digital materials, including abstract books, programs, newsletters, and flyers.
• Leverage technology to perform work effectively and efficiently.

Shift

Office hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. As a part time role, this position will offer 20 hours per week on-site. Shifts are flexible.

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.

Anticipated Hiring Range

$15.00 - $19.00 per hour, commensurate with education, experience, and internal equity.

Application Deadline

Application review will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.