Advanced Administrative Technician - City Dept Support

City of Columbia, MO; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Columbia seeks an Administrative Support II within the Administration Bureau of the Police Department in Columbia, MO. The role provides advanced administrative support, including training others, developing reports, and managing financial and records information.

The position requires a high school diploma and 3–5 years in admin support, with a starting wage of $18.87 per hour. Typical hours are 8am-5pm, Mon-Fri; deadline to apply is 09/28/2026.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in administrative support, customer service, and/or records/fiscal administration.
• Valid driver’s license or reliable transportation to travel to events, meetings, etc.

Responsibilities

• Provides customer service in person, via phone, and in writing.
• Provides financial administrative support for department. Monitors budget, maintains inventory, and ensures adherence to city policies and ordinances.
• Conducts compliance monitoring and reporting.
• Provides varied and complex administrative office support to department and staff.
• Coordinates travel and trainings for staff.
• Organizes, plans, attends, and documents meetings and events.
• Opening and closing office or facilities for business.
• Guides and trains staff on processes and software.
• Creates and maintains records in accordance with rules and regulations. Responds to records requests.
• Utilizes a variety of software and web-based systems.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal & written communication

Active listening

Data organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

City of Columbia seeks an Administrative Support II within the Administration Bureau of the Police Department in Columbia, MO. The role provides advanced administrative support, including training others, developing reports, and managing financial and records information.

The position requires a high school diploma and 3–5 years in admin support, with a starting wage of $18.87 per hour. Typical hours are 8am-5pm, Mon-Fri; deadline to apply is 09/28/2026.