OFFICE SUPPORT ASSISTANT IV #00078878
About The Position
The Faculty Affairs Office at Missouri University of Science & Technology is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Office Support Assistant IV to become an integral part of our supportive, collaborative team. We pride ourselves on our collegial atmosphere and are committed to helping you succeed through comprehensive training and mentorship. Nature of Work: As the backbone of our office operations, you'll play a vital role in supporting faculty members throughout their diverse and rewarding careers. This is a fully in-person position where you'll work alongside a friendly, dedicated team that values collaboration, professionalism, and mutual support. Position Summary: Be the welcoming face of our office by greeting visitors, answering calls, and providing helpful information to faculty and campus community members Coordinate engaging events from start to finish-including scheduling, logistics, materials preparation, catering, and setup Provide critical support by managing calendars, organizing meetings, preparing agendas, and documenting important discussions Keep operations running smoothly through tracking forms, maintaining organized records, and ensuring clear communication with on- and off-campus partners Manage office resources including supply procurement, budget reconciliation, and processing campus financial forms Support recognition and excellence by assisting with campus awards processes that celebrate faculty achievements Leverage technology to update web content, create informative materials, develop surveys, and analyze data using Excel Contribute your ideas and take on additional meaningful projects that align with your strengths and interests Why You'll Love Working Here Our Faculty Affairs Office is known for its collegial, supportive environment where every team member is valued. You'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of faculty members while working in a role that offers variety, growth, and the satisfaction of keeping important operations running seamlessly.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent and at least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
Nice To Haves
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities while maintaining meticulous attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal abilities and a genuine enjoyment of working with diverse groups of people
- Proficiency with technology including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and virtual collaboration tools like Zoom
- Experience supporting senior-level professionals with complex scheduling, travel coordination, meeting preparation, and data synthesis
- Discretion and professionalism with the ability to handle confidential information with the utmost integrity
- Adaptability and initiative with strong analytical and time management capabilities
Responsibilities
- Greeting visitors, answering calls, and providing helpful information to faculty and campus community members
- Coordinating engaging events from start to finish-including scheduling, logistics, materials preparation, catering, and setup
- Managing calendars, organizing meetings, preparing agendas, and documenting important discussions
- Tracking forms, maintaining organized records, and ensuring clear communication with on- and off-campus partners
- Managing office resources including supply procurement, budget reconciliation, and processing campus financial forms
- Assisting with campus awards processes that celebrate faculty achievements
- Updating web content, creating informative materials, developing surveys, and analyzing data using Excel
- Taking on additional meaningful projects that align with your strengths and interests
Benefits
- The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
