EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Division of Food, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences

Provide full administrative support for the Division Director.

Serve as central point of contact between faculty, staff and students, other departments, and/or external constituencies on day-to-day programmatic, operational and administrative matters.

Prioritize and manage multiple projects/processes simultaneously, collaborating with the Division Director, Assistant Division Director, Dean's office, faculty, and Business Manager on key decisions and overseeing documentation and deadlines.

Faculty Evaluations

Promotion & Tenure

Division events

Faculty Meetings. Scheduling, agenda preparation, and taking meeting minutes.

Faculty and Staff Recruitment. Organize candidate visits for FNES faculty positions including travel, schedule preparation, event scheduling and on-site logistical support. Similar responsibilities may be needed for some staff positions.

Vehicle Fleet Management. Oversee the divisional vehicle, signing it in/out for usage, arranging for maintenance, etc

Maintain/keep the record and communication with the faculty, student and staff email lists

Manage the FNES conference rooms and classrooms including scheduling, providing access/unlocking, coordinating after-hours access and providing AV assistance and training as needed

Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, In-person

Occasionally division and college projects may require additional hours outside of your normal schedule

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.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in handling a wide range of administrative and executive support-related tasks and will be able to work independently with little or no supervision. This person must be especially well organized, flexible, and enjoy the challenges of supporting an administrative team of people and programs. The ability to interact with people (at all levels) in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality is crucial to this role. University experience is preferred.

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $18.87 -$26.87 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-008
University Title: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

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Cover letter and resume

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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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