OFFICE SUPPORT ASSISTANT IV

The Department of Economics in the College of Arts & Science at the University of Missouri-Columbia

The Office Support Assistant IV provides administrative, clerical, and operational support for a large academic department. This position serves as a central point of contact for faculty, staff, students, and external partners, and independently manages processes related to faculty personnel actions, student support, departmental operations, and events. The role requires a high level of discretion, organizational skill, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Administrative & Faculty Personnel Support

• Coordinate personnel communications on behalf of the Chair, including correspondence, mailings, department phone and email, and provide general clerical support.
• Support the Department Chair with recruiting and onboarding processes.
• Assist with faculty annual review processes and preparation of required documentation.
• Assist with alumni relations and fundraising communications.
• Compile and provide departmental data to professional organizations and external entities.
• Maintain departmental files and records in accordance with university retention policies.
• Assist with student payroll processing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Department Operations, Events, and Public-Facing Support

• Serve as a primary point of contact for students, faculty, and staff.
• Coordinate seminar speaker logistics and support visiting guests.
• Plan and support departmental events, including academic, professional, and social activities (e.g., Alumni Leaders Board, Social Impact Lab, Economic and Policy Analysis Research Center, department picnic).
• Manage departmental purchases and process reimbursements.
• Coordinate room reservations and space usage.
• Order and maintain office supplies and shared resources.
• Assist with departmental website updates.
• Provide general administrative troubleshooting and support for faculty.
• Assisting with student support tasks.

Generally, Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Other hours may be required as necessary based on position needs/activities.

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

• Experience working in a higher education or academic department environment.
• Experience supporting faculty personnel processes, student services, or academic programs.
• Familiarity with academic administrative platforms.
• Demonstrated experience handling confidential information with discretion.

Salary Range: $15.00 - $20.32 per hour

Grade: GGS - 006

University Title: OFFICE SUPPORT ASSISTANT IV

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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.

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.

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