What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant to the Economic Development Director position at City of Columbia, MO?
- The purpose of this job is to serve as a key resource for department-wide administrative and operational matters for department and Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI). Responsibilities include participating in the development and administration of the department’s and REDI’s budget and financial operations, maintaining facility operations, serving as the department’s Records Custodian, and preparing City Council memos. This position also acts as a liaison to the REDI Board of Directors, ensuring effective communication and coordination.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description
- Performs budget and financial management.
- Coordinates all purchasing.
- Maintains professional facility operations, including opening and closing the facility for business and serving as primary point of contact for department’s vendors and other City departments.
- Provides customer service in person, via phone, and in writing.
- Serves as staff liaison to REDI Board of Directors.
- Prepares City Council memos, bill requests, and related documentation.
- Serves as department records custodian. Processes and fulfills records requests.
- Provides varied and complex administrative support to department and staff.
- Manages special projects.
- Updates website.
- Conducts research.
- Creates and presents reports.
- Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- No supervisory authority. Work does require providing guidance and training to others.
Human Collaboration and Job Impact - This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction
- Interactions may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies. Contacts may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.
- Interactions have limited impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.
Fiscal Responsibility
- Position has moderate fiscal responsibility.
- May be responsible for managing division budget, billing, accounting of funds and/or handling and balancing of cash.
Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field preferred.
- 3 to 5 years’ experience in administrative support, customer service, and/or records/fiscal administration.
Licenses or Certifications
- None.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position
Knowledge of:
- Relevant laws and regulations pertaining to Chapter 610, Revised Statutes of Missouri, and Missouri Secretary of State’s Office retention schedules and guidelines.
- Basic business English usage, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- General office practices and administrative procedures, records management, and administration techniques and procedures.
- Basic financial workflows, such as accounts payable, expense coding, receipt management, and tracking budgets. Common business software applications such as Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and Adobe.
- Digital collaboration suites.
Skill in:
- Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.
- Maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Collecting, organizing, and analyzing complex and/or technical data.
- Conducting research.
- Project management.
Ability to:
- Prioritize with sound judgement managing multiple projects with overlapping and competing deadlines.
- Process and handle confidential information with discretion.
- Handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
- Compile, organize, interpret, and communicate data and results concisely.
- Provide high levels of effective customer service.
- Work proactively and independently with minimal supervision.
- Recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
- Create and present reports.
- Utilize website content management systems.
- Regularly use a computer, software, phone and related office equipment.
- Focus on tasks.
Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job
Work Environment
- Office or similar indoor environment – Frequently or Often
Exposures
- Individuals who are hostile or irate – Sometimes
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- This position is relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards and is generally sedentary.
- Incumbents may be required to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Hours/Days
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Starting Salary
$23.26/hr
Pay Grade
107
Number of Positions Available
1
Deadline to Apply
10/26/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit letter of interest in addition to resume completing required application fields.
Notice to Applicants
Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.CITY (2489)
TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING
The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program
TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING
The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program
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