Office Assistant (Part-time), UMKC Conservatory, 85571

UMKC Conservatory

The Office Assistant provides general administrative and office support to The UMKC Conservatory including a variety of responsibilities such as assisting the Dean, Leadership Team and Department Chair(s), with contracts, purchases, and other duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

* Assist Conservatory Faculty/Staff/Students with the production of Contracts, Honoraria, and Payments to hired service providers.

* Serve as primary faculty/staff liaison for Conservatory orders related to productions, music rental/purchase, classroom materials, and any other orders as directed.

* Serve as primary liaison for large ensemble orders for bands, orchestra, choirs, and jazz bands, including any library materials, copies, and classroom/rehearsal supplies. Provide logistical support for large ensemble tours.

* Other duties as assigned.

Part-time, non-benefits eligible position at 20 hours per week.

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

• Well organized, detail-oriented candidate.
• Collaborative and supportive of faculty, student, staff and department chairs
• Positive Conservatory Ambassador with outside vendors and guests
• Knowledge of Music, Dance, and Theater art forms is not required but appreciated.

$16.00 - $18.00 per hour commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity.

Open until filled, review of applications to begin immediately.

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This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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