SENIOR OFFICE SUPPORT ASSISTANT #00035907

Graduate Education

Office Support: Answer phones and route calls accordingly; greet visitors and provide assistance and information; direct visitors to appropriate offices (internal and external); sort and distribute mail; provide work assignments to student workers

Organizing and Planning Events: Assist office staff with logistical organizing and planning (room reservations, catering, purchasing supplies/food, etc.); assist with coordination of the GTA workshop. Responsibilities include verifying the matriculation status of prospective graduate teaching assistants submitted by departments, communicating with students to ensure completion of the application form, and maintaining a tracking spreadsheet to record submissions and workshop participation.

Support for Graduate Student Support Coordinators: Review incoming forms for required information; distribute forms to appropriate coordinator; make new student files and oversee the filing of student files; tally, record, and deliver and/or link forms to the Registrar's Office and Library weekly

Office Supplies and Equipment: Order supplies and equipment using standard purchasing practices; enter tickets for IT and Physical Facilities work orders; coordinate with IT and Physical Facilities to complete work orders

Format Checking: Review the format of theses/dissertations to ensure each document conforms to the established S&T specifications; meet with students to troubleshoot formatting issues; work collaboratively with the team to develop policy and procedure proposals for submission to the Graduate Council and Graduate Faculty for approval and adoption

Support for office leadership: Maintain calendar; arrange travel; organize and assist in preparing meetings

Grad Email Account: Answering basic questions and/or forwarding emails appropriately

Other Duties as Assigned

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

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

• One year of office experience
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $17.05-$17.50 hourly.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: GGS 7
University Title: SENIOR OFFICE SUPPORT ASSISTANT
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Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

Visa Sponsorship Information:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

University Information
Missouri S&T is one of the nation's leading research universities with over 100-degree programs in 39 disciplines. It was founded in 1870 as one of the first technological institutions west of the Mississippi River. Located about 100 miles west of St. Louis in the vibrant community of Rolla, Missouri S&T is an accessible, safe, and friendly campus surrounded by Ozarks' scenery. Missouri S&T offers undergraduate degrees in engineering, the sciences, liberal arts, humanities, and business, with M.S. and Ph.D. programs available in many of the science and engineering programs. With over 7,000 students and 300 faculty, Missouri S&T is big enough to accommodate a broad population, yet small enough for individuals to build high visibility and impactful careers.

About Rolla
Rolla, Missouri offers several great advantages that help individuals enjoy a high quality of life. Rolla is an ideal place for families, with its low cost of living, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and a range of recreational activities suitable for all ages. The Ozark Scenic Riverways and beautiful landscapes offers abundant opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of every lifestyle. With its vibrant community, Rolla hosts multiple events, concerts, art exhibitions, and theater performances throughout the year. The university's Leach Theatre showcases nationally renowned performers for campus and community alike. Overall, living in Rolla offers a high quality of life with a supportive community, affordable living, beautiful natural surroundings, and numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth.

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/totalrewards/benefits.

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The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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