What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Assistant II position at Truman State University?
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Office Assistant II
Job Responsibilities
The Communication Disorders department of the School of Business and Professional Studies is seeking candidates for Office Assistant II which provides overall administrative support of the Communication Disorders Department as well as the Truman State University Speech and Hearing Clinic.
- Assist the department chair in the preparation and tracking of the annual budget, letters, memoranda, meeting minutes, evaluations, personnel recommendations, annual accreditation documentation and other external reporting, and other routine documents
- Assist the department chair and faculty in the preparation and processing of internal documents for departmental purchases, travel requisitions, and expense reimbursements
- Maintenance of departmental files
- Assist with the preparation of course schedules
- Maintain applicant and admission files for graduate programs
- Review and coordinate updates needed for department websites
- Assist with the completion of internal and external reports
- Assist in training, assigning, and supervising University student employees
- Assist in the planning and coordination of department events – including some evening and weekend events
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities can be acquired
- Excellent written, oral, interpersonal, and organization skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and self-direction
- Detail oriented
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous administrative support experience and/or experience in a medical/clinical office
- Coursework beyond high school
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S326P
Open Date
08/11/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications must be submitted electronically at http://employment.truman.edu/. For assistance with submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 660-785-4031 or hrstaff@truman.edu. Final candidates will be expected to undergo and successfully pass a background check.
Review of applications will begin August 19, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.
Truman offers an attractive benefits package including: paid sick and vacation time; paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and retirement plan. Paid parental leave and tuition discount are available for eligible employees after one year. For more information, visit https://hr.truman.edu/benefits/.
Truman offers an attractive benefits package including: paid sick and vacation time; paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and retirement plan. Paid parental leave and tuition discount are available for eligible employees after one year. For more information, visit https://hr.truman.edu/benefits/.
Salary
$15.85 hourly
Non Discrimination Statement
Truman State University is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring, promotion, or any other employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or Missouri law. We are committed to fair and equal treatment in all aspects of employment. Inquiries about these policies may be directed to the Institutional Compliance Officer, 660-785-4354, and titleix@truman.edu.
Truman is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate form or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources, McClain Hall 101, 100 E. Normal, Kirksville, MO 63501, 660-785-4031 orhrstaff@truman.edu.
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Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Undergraduate Transcripts
- Additional Undergraduate Transcripts
- Other Documents
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Pension Plan, Sick LeaveSalary : $16