Administrative Assistant

University of Missouri - Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Missouri - Columbia seeks an Administrative Assistant for MURR's Associate Director of Research and Education. You will serve as a strategic liaison, provide high-level administrative support, coordinate calendars, logistics, and onsite visits, while protecting confidentiality.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and at least 3 years of relevant experience, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 3 years of experience with comparable knowledge and skills.
• Strong communication, confidentiality and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research, compile data, and prepare materials for Senior Leadership.
• Prepare and edit documents for review by the Associate Director of Research and Education.
• Keep Senior Leadership informed and manage calendars and schedules.
• Coordinate onsite visits and meetings with external agencies.
• Analyze correspondence, prioritize tasks, and route paperwork as needed.
• Provide administrative support and maintain filing systems.

Skills

Admin support

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Discretion

Communication

Customer service

Leadership

Collaboration

Creativity

Critical thinking

Mindfulness

Growth mindset

Fortitude

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Hiring Department

MRR Central Svcs

Job Description

The University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) is seeking anexperienced Administrative Assistant for MURR's Associate Directorof Research and Education. This assistant will act as a strategicliaison between stakeholders and the Research and Education programand will provide exceptional administrative support.

Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to multi-task,superb organizational abilities, strong attention to detail,discretion and confidentiality, and a positive, proactive,solutions-oriented mindset. They must be reliable individuals withexceptional communication, customer service, and organizationalskills and demonstrate the following durable skills: leadership,character, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking,mindfulness, growth mindset, and fortitude. Additionally, customerservice, confidentiality, integrity, and a commitment to universityvalues must be present in their activities.

This role performs office and administrative support with anemphasis on planning, logistics andorganization/coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive research, compile data, and preparematerials and reports for review by Senior Leadership.
• Prepare and edit research and education documents and materialsfor review and approval by the Associate Director of Research andEducation.
• Keep Senior Leadership informed about urgent matters, ensuringtheir schedules are up-to-date, organized, and free ofconflict.
• Coordinate, plan, and schedule onsite visits.
• Coordinate and extensively manage calendars for the AssociateDirector of Research and Education, scheduling meetings withexternal agencies and overseeing all meeting logistics.
• Analyze incoming correspondence, prioritize tasks, and redirectto relevant personnel as necessary.
• Provide other administrative support as necessary such as routingpaperwork, organizing and maintaining physical and digital filingsystems, and ensuring timely distribution of documents toappropriate personnel.
• Apply discretion and good judgement by making independentdecisions and maintaining confidentiality.
• Foster positive working relationships and liaise with internaland external stakeholders, collaborating effectively with othersupport staff.
• Must be available for regular and consistent onsite work.

Shift

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education andexperience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparableknowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative support for high-levelleaders.
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word,Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Grade

GGS 008

University Title

Office Support Associate

Internal Applicants

Internal applicants can determine their University title byaccessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for thisposition.

Other Information

A life-saving operation in the middle of America - University ofMissouri Research Reactor (MURR) - needs you to help guide itsfuture. MURR is expanding its critical cancer-fighting and medicalisotope production.

MURR's reactor is the highest-power university research reactor inthe United States, operating at 10 megawatts, 6.5 days a week and52 weeks a year. The MURR facility enables research across manydisciplines - from investigating ancient cultures and how plantsrespond to their environment, to analyzing industrial materials anddeveloping radiopharmaceuticals that have lifesaving clinicalapplications. The MURR facility is a reliable resource forresearchers, scientists, engineers, and students across thecountry.

Be a part of the future of fighting cancer and saving lives.

Be a part of MURR.

Community Information

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features anda high quality of life for people of all ages and interests.Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, itslocation also makes it an attractive spot for businesses andtravelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbiais right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couplehours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is BooneCounty’s largest population center offering big-city culture,activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia ishome to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hostsmore than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow yourcareer, continue your education, raise a family, and retire,Columbia is a good place to be!

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of yourtotal compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefitspackage, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement,paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parentalleave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for allfour UM System campuses. For additional information on Universitybenefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ADA Accommodations

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director ofAccessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

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