SENIOR OFFICE SUPPORT ASSISTANT #00035907

Graduate Education

• Office Support: Answers phones and route calls accordingly; greets visitors and provides assistance and information; directs visitors to appropriate offices (internal and external); pickup, sort and distribute mail; provides work assignments to student workers
• Organizing and Planning Events: Assist office staff with logistical organizing and planning (room reservations, catering, etc.); publicizing final defenses for doctoral students to the campus community
• Travel Fund Reimbursement and Recruitment Program: Create/advertise flyers for programs; receive and review/approve applications for travel to conferences, conventions, and symposiums; communicate with students regarding applications, required information, and receipts; ensures students are reimbursed appropriately by entering information and processing student travel reimbursements and/or working with departments on match funding
• Support for Graduate Specialists: Review incoming forms for required information; distribute forms to appropriate specialists; make new student files and oversee the filing of student files; tally, record, and deliver forms to the Registrar's Office and Library weekly
• Office Supplies and Equipment: Order supplies and equipment using standard purchasing practices; enter tickets for IT and Physical Facilities work orders; coordinate with IT and Physical Facilities to complete work orders
• Grad Email Account: Answer basic questions and/or forward emails appropriately
• Support for Vice Provost of Graduate Education: Maintain calendar; arrange travel; organize and assist in preparing meetings
• Other duties as assigned.
  

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

• One year of office experience
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $16.72 to $17.83 hourly.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: GGS 7
University Title: OFFICE SUPPORT ASSISTANT SR
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Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

Visa Sponsorship Information:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

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/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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