What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Support Associate position at University of Missouri?
Hiring Department
Libraries Administration
Job Description
The Office Support Associate provides high-level administrative, financial, and event coordination support for Mizzou Libraries. This role performs a variety of independent, specialized office support duties, ensuring the smooth execution of fiscal operations, donor relations, and executive support. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to excellence in service and organization.
Key Job Duties:
Donor and Financial Operations:
- Manage donor correspondence using MU’s CRM system.
- Verify proper allocation and use of gifts; reconcile daily advancement reports with PeopleSoft transaction checklists.
- Prepare and analyze financial reports, identifying key issues and trends.
Event Coordination:
- Serve as the Events Team coordinator for Mizzou Libraries.
- Plan and execute events such as Library Society and Friends fundraisers, all-staff meetings, Celebration of Service, candidate interviews, and outreach activities.
Executive Support:
- Provide executive-level support to the Director for Advancement and Associate University Librarians.
- Manage calendars, draft correspondence, arrange travel, prepare agendas and minutes, and support special projects.
- Serve as backup to the Executive Assistant.
Administrative and Financial Services:
- Track travel budgets, manage purchasing needs, process contracts, and coordinate logistics for special events.
- Support library service billing, purchasing, and supply/equipment ordering.
General Office Support:
- Handle various administrative tasks such as posting flyers, sending holiday cards, and ordering name badges, name plates, and business cards for new staff.
Shift
40 hours per week, primarily 8am-5pm Mon-Fri, with occasional evening and/or weekend hours for special events.
Minimum Qualifications
A 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with event planning.
- Experience working in a philanthropic or advancement setting.
- Enthusiasm for working with people and building relationships.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
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Proficiency in processes, procedures, and systems needed for an office setting, such as PeopleSoft, CRM, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary Range: $18.87 to $24.50 per hour
Grade: GGS-008
University Title: Office Support Associate
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Application Materials
Submit cover letter and resume with application materials.
Benefit Eligibility
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.
Salary : $19 - $25
