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Program Assistant

Job Opening ID: 41601/Office Support Assistant IV

Salary Range: $15-18/hour

Part-time: 20 hours/week

The University of Missouri Graduate School seeks applicants for a Program Assistant position to provide support for program planning and assessment. The mission of the Graduate School is to advocate for, support, and advance graduate and postdoctoral education. The Program Assistant will assist with planning and assessment of programs to enhance the success of graduate students and postdocs.

Position Description:

The Program Assistant duties include coordinating event logistics, program assessment, data entry, communicating the results of language testing, and development of reports. This position will also conduct information searches to support program planning. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, can work independently, and will work efficiently to complete tasks in a timely manner.

This position will be supervised by the Assistant Dean of the Graduate School and will work closely with Graduate School staff and leadership to support programs related to professional development, recruitment and diversity, international graduate teaching assistant support, communications (e.g., newsletter), and awards and fellowships.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree and 4 years or more of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Demonstration of excellence in:

 Organizational skills and attention to detail
 Written communication, including proofreading and editing
 Verbal communication
 Event planning (e.g., room reservations, email communications)
 Data entry
 Technology skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Drive, One Drive, and online applications)
 Time management skills
 Motivation to continue to develop skills to perform job activities

To Apply:

Submit online application, resume, cover letter, and three references at: https://hr.missouri.edu/job-openings (Search for Job # 41601)

Benefit Eligibility

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 http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

Diversity Commitment

The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff, and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery, and excellence.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America.

For more information, call the Vice Chancellor of Human Resource Services/Affirmative

Action officer at 573-882-4256. To request ADA accommodations, please call the Disability Inclusion and ADA Compliance Manager at 573-884-7278.