Academic Admin Specialist II — Student & Faculty Support

University of Missouri-Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 24,796 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Educational fee discounts

Job summary

A leading university in Columbia Township is seeking a Business Support Specialist II. This role involves providing administrative support, managing student records, and coordinating advising operations. Ideal candidates should have strong organizational and communication skills, and prior administrative experience in higher education is preferred. A competitive hourly rate and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience providing administrative support.
• Experience in a higher education or academic advising environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and administrative support to department chairs.
• Manage calendars and communications for advising directors.
• Compile and analyze enrollment and academic data.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication abilities

Customer service orientation

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Student records systems (e.g., Slate, myZou, PeopleSoft)

Job description

A leading university in Columbia Township is seeking a Business Support Specialist II. This role involves providing administrative support, managing student records, and coordinating advising operations. Ideal candidates should have strong organizational and communication skills, and prior administrative experience in higher education is preferred. A competitive hourly rate and comprehensive benefits package are offered.