OFFICE SUPPORT ASSISTANT IV #00025098

Office of Development

The Office of Development at Missouri University of Science & Technology is actively searching for a dynamic and driven individual to join our team as an Office Support Assistant. The Development Team is a crucial part of the university's infrastructure by turning dreams into reality through the major gifts we raise and alumni relationships we cultivate and steward. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be a vital part of a creative and inventive staff in higher education.

Nature of Work:

To proactively provide administrative support to the Development Team through effective communication and a high level of attention to detail.

Position Summary:

As an administrative member of our team, the Office Support Assistant will:

• Provide administrative support to the Development Team
• Collaborate with donors, alumni, corporations and foundations, and the campus community to make meeting arrangements, compile reports and proposal data, and assist with projects
• Assist in preparing trip materials and travel arrangements
• Analyze and maintain records pertaining to donor relations and proposal data
• In coordination with Finances and Advancement Services, develop and execute processes to assist in tracking and completing endowments and pledges
• Prepare and process expense reports
• Actively participate in fostering a collaborative work environment by serving as a liaison to the organizations within University Advancement
• Answer phones, greet visitors, and respond to office inquiries
• As with all positions, involvement with other duties and responsibilities may be expected to support the mission and vision of University Advancement

High school diploma or equivalent and at least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

• Strong analytic and time management skills, as well as excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while exhibiting strong attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as Zoom and other technologies that foster hybrid collaboration
• This position provides support to senior level team members and assists with highly visible complex scenarios. Demonstrated experience with travel arrangements, managing multiple calendars, preparing meeting agendas, and synthesizing data/information is preferred
• This position will work with both internal and external constituents, therefore strong professional, interpersonal communication skills (oral, written, in-person) are highly sought
• Ability to enact a high level of confidentiality

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $15.00-$18.00 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 6
University Title: OFFICE SUPPORT ASSISTANT IV
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Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

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.

KUMMER COLLEGE
Established in 2022, The Kummer College serves as a pathbreaking model for social impact, technology transfer, and interdisciplinary collaboration within a future-oriented STEM-focused university. Supported by the Kummer Institute Foundation at Missouri S&T, this unique college integrates key academic, co-curricular, and administrative activities related to technology commercialization, business innovation and entrepreneurship, systems thinking, and economic development. Within The Kummer College lives several departments: Department of Business and Information Technology (BIT), Department of Economics, Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering (EMSE), Kummer Student Programs and the Division of Technology Transfer and Economic Development (TTED).

COLLEGE of ENGINEERING & COMPUTING (CEC)
Missouri S&T's College of Engineering and Computing is the largest of three colleges at S&T, accounting for approximately 80% of the total enrollment (about 4,500 undergraduates and 800 graduate students). The college includes more than 170 ranked faculty members who serve in 16 undergraduate programs, all with master's and doctoral equivalents organized into nine academic departments. The college recently added a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering and a Ph.D. in bioengineering, both starting in fall 2024. Missouri S&T, supported by the College of Engineering and Computing, is nationally recognized for its career outcomes and ROI.

COLLEGE of ARTS, SCIENCES, & EDUCATION (CASE)
The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education is a catalyst of innovation, creativity, and discovery, where students and faculty work side-by-side to create and share knowledge and understanding. From arts and humanities to the natural and social sciences, the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education has a program for everyone. The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASE) is made up of eleven units including Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC, Arts, Languages and Philosophy, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, English and Technical Communication, History and Political Science, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, Psychological Science, and Education. The college is home to over 90 tenured/tenure-track and 44 non-tenure-track faculty members. CASE offers more than 85 different academic options including certificates, minors, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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