Office of Well-Being Business Operations Associate

University of Missouri-Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 57.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental & vision plans

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Descripción de la vacante

University of Missouri-Columbia is seeking a Business Operations Associate I in Columbia, MO to support day-to-day office operations and coordinate programs, events, and initiatives for the Office of Well-Being.

The role focuses on organization, timeliness, and collaboration with staff, clinicians, and stakeholders, requiring strong communication and service orientation. This on-site position offers a Monday–Friday schedule and opportunities to improve processes, workflows, and customer service.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired.
• Project Management experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate daily office operations, including scheduling, workflow, administrative activities, and general office support.
• Serve as a welcoming point of contact for visitors, clients, and stakeholders, connecting individuals with appropriate Office of Well-Being staff and clinicians.
• Maintain accurate and organized records, files, documentation, and shared Microsoft Teams resources.
• Assist with the coordination of meetings, events, outreach activities, presentations, and other Office of Well-Being initiatives.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for programs, projects, and strategic initiatives.
• Develop and maintain project timelines, meeting agendas, minutes, correspondence, and other communications.
• Coordinate office supplies, purchasing, and procurement while supporting responsible stewardship of departmental resources.
• Track projects and action items to help ensure deadlines and deliverables are met.
• Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes, workflows, and service delivery.
• Collaborate with internal departments, university partners, and external stakeholders to support Office of Well-Being goals and priorities.

Conocimientos

2+ years exp

Highly organized

Strong communicator

Microsoft Office proficiency

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Descripción del empleo

Hiring Department

Office of Well-Being

Job Description

The Office of Well-Being is committed to fostering a supportive, welcoming, and healthy environment for our employees, learners, and community. Through programs, resources, outreach, and collaboration, our team works to promote well-being and strengthen a culture where individuals can thrive both personally and professionally.

The Office of Well-Being is seeking an organized, collaborative, and service-oriented Business Operations Associate I to join our team. This position plays an important role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the office while helping coordinate programs, projects, events, and initiatives that advance the mission of the Office of Well-Being.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with people, managing multiple priorities, staying organized, and finding ways to make processes more efficient. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to contribute to meaningful work while supporting a dynamic and collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily office operations, including scheduling, workflow, administrative activities, and general office support.
• Serve as a welcoming point of contact for visitors, clients, and stakeholders, connecting individuals with appropriate Office of Well-Being staff and clinicians.
• Maintain accurate and organized records, files, documentation, and shared Microsoft Teams resources.
• Assist with the coordination of meetings, events, outreach activities, presentations, and other Office of Well-Being initiatives.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for programs, projects, and strategic initiatives.
• Develop and maintain project timelines, meeting agendas, minutes, correspondence, and other communications.
• Coordinate office supplies, purchasing, and procurement while supporting responsible stewardship of departmental resources.
• Track projects and action items to help ensure deadlines and deliverables are met.
• Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes, workflows, and service delivery.
• Collaborate with internal departments, university partners, and external stakeholders to support Office of Well-Being goals and priorities.
• Provide additional operational and administrative support as needed to contribute to the overall success of the office.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Friendly, professional, and comfortable interacting with a variety of individuals.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing needs.
• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working independently while also contributing as part of a collaborative team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Proactive and interested in identifying ways to improve processes and efficiency.
• Committed to providing excellent customer service and supporting a positive, welcoming environment.

Why Join Our Team?

This position offers the opportunity to be part of work that makes a meaningful difference in the well-being of others. You will work alongside a dedicated team, contribute to important programs and initiatives, and help create an organized and supportive environment that allows the Office of Well-Being to successfully serve our community.

If you are organized, dependable, people-focused, and enjoy helping a team turn ideas into action, we encourage you to apply.

Shift

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelors Degree

Years of Experience: Minimum of 2 years

Additional Training: Project Management experience preferred

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $19.25 - $27.40 hourly

Grade: GGS - 008

University Title: BUSINESS OPS ASSOCIATE I

Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. 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. For additional information on University benefits, 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.

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