Student Employee - Accountancy - Fall 2026

University of Central Missouri; Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, MO is seeking a Student University Worker in the Accountancy division to assist faculty with research and to support accounting students as needed.

The role offers an hourly wage of $15.00 and takes place in a university setting, with standard student worker benefits and duties as described. This position provides practical exposure to accounting education and research support.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with university environment and policies.
• Must be a current student at UCM.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Grading homework.
• Helping accounting students as needed.
• Helping with research.
• Tutoring accounting students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Organization

Education

Knowledge of University environment

Student at UCM

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Presentation software

Job description

Salary: $15.00 Hourly

Location: UCMO - Warrensburg, MO

Job Type: Student University Worker

Division: Accountancy

Description

The student employee for the accounting department will assist in helping the faculty with their research or academic work as assigned by individual faculty as well as assisting with accounting students where necessary.

Examples of Duties

Duties Include:

• Grading homework.
• Helping accounting students as needed.
• Helping with research.
• Tutoring accounting students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Education:

• Knowledge of a University environment preferred.
• Student at UCM.

Experience:

• Computer skills: Word-processing, Spreadsheet, Presentation.
• Must have integrity, attention to detail, good organizational skills, and an ability to work with others.
• Attention to detail; Communication skills (including oral, written, and/or nonverbal).
• Human relations/Interpersonal skills; Leadership skills (organization/meeting facilitation/project leadership); Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines; Maintain confidentiality.

Supplemental Information

Special Instructions:

Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

9-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.

Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.

NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our faculty and staff are the university's most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle.

Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include:

• 32% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid 100% by the university;
• Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan;
• Employees can earn up to 6 credit hours for themselves per academic year.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university;
• Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts;
• University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage;
• Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year.
• The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years.
• The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus.
• An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life;
• UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage.