<p>Hiring Department</p> <p>The MU Division of Student Affairs provides holistic and equitable opportunities that enrich the student experience, foster a sense of belonging and bolster students' academic success. We envision a Mizzou where every Tiger thrives and becomes a responsible, engaged citizen and leader who makes a difference at Mizzou and beyond.</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>Summary</p> <p>The Student Office Assistant serves as the first point of contact for individuals entering the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (VCSA) administrative office suite. This role provides frontline support to staff working within the office suite and delivers exceptional customer service and assistance to all visitors, guests, and staff, while also performing general office and administrative tasks.</p> <p>Essential Functions</p> <ul> <li>Willingness to sign and uphold a confidentiality agreement, ensuring the office's high standards regarding sensitive and confidential information. </li><li>Perform general office tasks, including filing, copying, faxing, data entry, creating correspondence, running errands, maintaining spreadsheets, and other duties as assigned. </li><li>Complete projects assigned by occupants of the VCSA Administrative Suite that support and align with the Student Affairs T.I.G.E.R.S. Learning Framework. </li><li>Greet and assist visitors in a professional and courteous manner. Escort or direct visitors to the appropriate office or destination as required. Exercise sound judgment when interacting with visitors and escalate matters to the Senior Executive Assistant or Executive Assistant when appropriate. </li><li>Ensure meeting rooms are maintained in a professional appearance and prepared for current and future meetings. </li><li>Maintain cleanliness and organization of the lobby, kitchenette, and front desk areas. </li></ul> <p>Additional Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Attend staff meetings and training sessions as assigned. </li><li>As with all positions, involvement with other duties and responsibilities is expected to serve and maintain our departmental and Student Affairs mission. </li></ul> <p>Anticipated Hiring Range</p> <p>$15.25 per hour, paid on a bi-weekly basis.</p> <p>Shift</p> <p>Average number of hours per week: 10-12.</p> <p>Shifts will vary based on departmental needs and occur during normal business hours throughout the work week.</p> <p>This position may require evening and weekend hours supporting activities and programs within the department. Occasionally division and campus projects may require additional hours outside of your normal schedule.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>To be eligible for a student title, an individual must be enrolled at the University of Missouri. Enrollment in the summer session is not required if the student was enrolled in the Spring semester and is pre-enrolled for the Fall semester. Selection is contingent upon results of a review with the Office of Institutional Equity, Office of Student Accountability & Support, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, previous MU appointment history, and reference checks.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Previous office or administrative experience. </li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. </li><li>Strong organizational skills with precise attention to detail. </li><li>Demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and consistent punctuality and attendance. </li><li>Self-starter with the ability to work independently and take initiative. </li><li>Strong sense of ownership and accountability for projects and customer service. </li><li>Knowledge of the campus and its buildings. </li></ul> <p>Application Materials</p> <p>Complete application, and upload the following: résumé, class schedule, cover letter, and 3 or more references which must include at least 1 MU supervisor (if applicable). Please provide your MU e-mail address in the contact information section of the application.</p> <p>Other Information</p> <p>Learning Outcomes</p> <p>Expected career readiness competencies gained and/or enhanced from this position include:</p> <ul> <li>Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Exercise sound reasoning to analyze issues, make decisions and overcome problems. The individual is able to obtain, interpret and use knowledge, facts and data in this process and may demonstrate originality and inventiveness. </li><li>Oral/Written Communications: Articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and oral forms to persons inside and outside of the organization. The individual has public speaking skills; is able to express ideas to others; and can write/edit memos, letters and complex technical reports clearly and effectively. </li><li>Teamwork/Collaboration: Build collaborative relationships with colleagues and customers by valuing the uniqueness of every individual. The individual is able to work within a team structure and can negotiate and manage conflict productively. </li><li>Digital Technology: Leverage existing digital technologies ethically and efficiently to solve problems, complete tasks and accomplish goals. The individual demonstrates effective adaptability to new and emerging technologies. </li><li>Leadership: Leverage the strengths of others to achieve common goals, and use interpersonal skills to coach and develop others. The individual is able to assess and manage their emotions and those of others; use empathetic skills to guide and motivate; and organize, prioritize and delegate work. </li><li>Professionalism/Work Ethic: Demonstrate personal accountability and effective work habits (e.g., punctuality, working productively with others and time-workload management), and understand the impact of non-verbal communication on professional work image. The individual demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior, acts responsibly with the interests of the larger community in mind and is able to learn from their mistakes. </li><li>Career Management: Identify and articulate one's skills, strengths, knowledge and experiences relevant to the position desired and career goals, and identify areas necessary for professional growth. The individual is able to navigate and explore job options, understands and can take the steps necessary to pursue opportunities and understands how to self-advocate for opportunities in the workplace. </li></ul> <p>Benefit Eligibility</p> <p>This is a student position and is not eligible for University benefits.</p> <p>Equal Employment Opportunity</p> <p>The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p> <p>To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.</p> <p>Apply for Job</p> <ul> <li> <p>Explore Jobs</p> </li><li> <p>Sign In</p> </li><li> <p>New User</p> </li></ul>