Administrative Support Professional III; Nursing Administration

University of Missouri Health Care • Columbia, MO

3d • $19 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

MU Health Care is looking for a highly organized, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys being the person others rely on to keep operations running smoothly. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who can balance multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, and confidently navigate complex situations with discretion and professionalism. Success in this role requires curiosity, critical thinking, and the ability to analyze information and identify solutions independently. At MU Health Care, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to work that supports our mission of delivering exceptional care and service every day.

Requirements

• High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.
• Three (3) years of office-related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Responsibilities

• Manages and prioritizes complex leadership calendars, aligning time with strategic and operational priorities.
• Drives and coordinates leadership meetings, including agendas, materials, decision tracking, and follow-through.
• Represents and manages communications on behalf of leadership, including sensitive and complex correspondence.
• Creates and delivers executive-level materials tied to operational, strategic, or financial initiatives.
• Oversees and ensures data integrity across systems related to operations, finance, and compliance.
• Monitors and analyzes departmental budgets, funding sources, and financial performance.
• Coordinates and ensures personnel actions comply with organizational policies and approval requirements.
• Identifies and assesses trends, risks, and operational issues and proposes actionable solutions.
• Prioritizes and adjusts work to meet leadership and departmental needs as demands evolve.
• Operates and leads administrative support activities with a high level of autonomy and accountability.
• Collaborates and influences leadership, cross-functional teams, external partners, and key stakeholders.
• Designs, implements, and leads administrative and operational processes across the unit.
• Leads and coordinates projects, events, and initiatives, ensuring alignment of resources and outcomes.
• Owns and delivers reporting tied to operational, financial, and compliance outcomes.
• Serves as a primary liaison with internal and external partners, addressing issues independently.
• Trains, guides, and sets expectations for administrative staff and support workflows.
• Performs and manages highly complex, variable, and multi-step assignments requiring advanced judgment.
• Utilizes and optimizes advanced systems related to finance, HR, and operations.
• Handles highly sensitive leadership, financial, and personnel information with a high level of discretion.
• May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents.

Benefits

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten holidays
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED