"Senior Office Support Assistant, UMKC's School of Graduate Studies"

Hiring Department

UMKC's School of Graduate Studies

Job Description

UMKC's School of Graduate Studies (SGS) is seeking qualified applicants for a Senior Office Support Assistant role. This role will report to the Senior Program Manager of SGS. Highlighted responsibilities for this role include:

• Be the face of the SGS front desk, answer e-mail and phone
• Maintain calendars/schedules of Dean, Associate Dean, Graduate program directors and coordinators, Graduate Studies events
• Create and distribute announcements/communication to Graduate Students and Faculty
• Pull data reports at request of SGS Deans and Sr. Program Manager
• Maintain and update SGS website
• Oversee supply orders by working with our fiscal team
• Oversee online paperwork approvals on behalf of SGS, through our new online space GradProRoo
• Other duties as assigned

Shift

This position is in-office and not eligible for remote or hybrid scheduling. Office hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor'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

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree preferred
• 2 years of experience working in higher education
• Strong written/verbal communication and organization skills

Anticipated Hiring Range

$17.00 - $20.00 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity.

Application Materials

Resume & Cover Letter are required for consideration.

Application Deadline

For best consideration, apply by July 13, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted until position is filled.