Hiring Department
SOS Temporary Staffing (SOSTS)
SOSTS is part of the University of Missouri-Columbia Human Resources department providing temporary staffing services for the entire University of Missouri System. We are always recruiting for our talent pool of qualified, skilled candidates. We employ people of all legal working ages, including University of Missouri students and retirees. Working our temporary assignments gives you a chance to:
Gain references and networking possibilities
Explore potential full-time opportunities
Polish your skills and talents
Demonstrate why you are the right one for the job
Many of our temporary staff are hired into full-time regular jobs at the University. If your goal is full-time employment, becoming an SOSTS employee is an excellent way to get your foot in the door!
University policy limits the maximum number of hours some employees may work across all concurrent University jobs. For details see HR-101 Employee Status and Are there work-hour limits for retirees?
University retirees may work up to 29.6 hours per week (0.74 FTE).
University students may work up to 28 hours per week (0.70 FTE).
University international students may work up to 20 hours per week (0.50 FTE).
Job Description
The University’s temporary staffing needs change daily! These positions are typical of the requests we receive for office staff:
Administrative assistant
Executive assistant
Office Support Associate
Fiscal Assistant
Salary
Pay range is $14.00 per hour and up. Pay varies from department to department and depends on duties, responsibilities, and the department’s budget.
Shifts
Hours vary depending on the nature of each assignment. Most office assignments happen Monday to Friday between 8 AM and 5 PM. On rare occasions, early morning, evening and/or weekend hours may be needed.
Minimum qualifications
A stable work history
An excellent attendance history
Verifiable references
A high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired (education or training beyond high school may be substituted for experience)
Ability in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Preferred qualifications
Applicants should have at least one year of office experience.
Strong keyboarding skills are a plus.
If you are excited to work temporary assignments with us, but feel you are not perfectly qualified for this job description, please apply anyway!
Other Information
All SOSTS assignments, including temp-to-hire opportunities, are temporary and without any guarantee of work or regular employment. An assignment may end without notice.
For more information about SOS Temporary Staffing, visit our website or call (573) 882-7701.
Benefit Eligibility
SOSTS temporary staff are variable-hour employees and not eligible for University benefits.
However, eligibility for medical insurance is different because of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) . Under the PPACA, some variable-hour employees become eligible for UM System medical insurance while staying ineligible for the University’s other insurance plans. To see how the UM System is meeting the requirements of this law, refer to Medical Insurance Eligibility .
Also, there are UM System voluntary retirement plans (VRPs) which are accessible to all faculty and staff regardless of eligibility for other benefits. Refer to Core and voluntary plans for details.
Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please write about your experiences and abilities that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations.