EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT #00082159

Kummer College of Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Development

The Executive Assistant for Kummer College provides professional, high-level direct support to the Dean of the College and performs a broad array of administrative duties in support of the College. In the performance of duties, the Executive Assistant will work both independently and collaboratively as appropriate, and exercise initiative, judgement, discretion, and confidentiality to relieve the Vice Provost and Dean from routine duties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide a broad variety of administrative duties for the Vice Provost and Dean of Kummer College
• Compose and prepare correspondence, reply to emails and other inquiries on behalf of the Vice Provost and Dean, some of which involve highly confidential and/or sensitive matters, and serve as a resource person to others within the College
• Prioritize, schedule, and manage the Vice Provost and Dean's calendar and meeting schedule
• Coordinate travel and accommodations as needed
• Assist the Vice Provost and Dean in preparing for meetings, as necessary
• Research, develop and/or prepare reports, proposals, documents, and presentations for a variety of constituents on behalf of the Vice Provost and Dean, which may require synthesizing data or content from various sources into integrated, coherent formats
• Provide support to the Associate Dean as needed
• Work with the Fiscal Manager and Executive Philanthropic Advisor for the College as needed
• Work with the departments within the College as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

• Demonstrated self-starter
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point)
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with a variety of individuals and groups and maintain a welcoming office environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Previous knowledge or experience working with PeopleSoft is desired
• Experience working in higher education is preferred

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $18.61-$26.34 hourly.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: GGS 8
University Title: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
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Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

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.

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