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Administrative Assistant

Job in Township of Columbia, Boone County, Missouri, USA
Listing for: University of Missouri - Columbia
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-14
Job specializations:
  • Administrative/Clerical
    Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Executive Admin/ Personal Assistant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 25 - 30 USD Hourly USD 25.00 30.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Township of Columbia

Hiring Department

MRR Central Svcs

Job Description

The University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant for MURR's Associate Director of Research and Education. This assistant will act as a strategicliaison between stakeholders and the Research and Education program and will provide exceptional administrative support.

Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to multi-task,superb organizational abilities, strong attention to detail,discretion and confidentiality, and a positive, proactive,solutions-oriented mindset. They must be reliable individuals with exceptional communication, customer service, and organizational skills and demonstrate the following durable skills: leadership,character, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking,mindfulness, growth mindset, and fortitude. Additionally, customer service, confidentiality, integrity, and a commitment to universityvalues must be present in their activities.

This role performs office and administrative support with an emphasis on planning, logistics and organization/coordination.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct comprehensive research, compile data, and prepare materials and reports for review by Senior Leadership.
  • Prepare and edit research and education documents and materials for review and approval by the Associate Director of Research and Education.
  • Keep Senior Leadership informed about urgent matters, ensuringtheir schedules are up-to-date, organized, and free of conflict.
  • Coordinate, plan, and schedule onsite visits.
  • Coordinate and extensively manage calendars for the Associate Director of Research and Education, scheduling meetings with external agencies and overseeing all meeting logistics.
  • Analyze incoming correspondence, prioritize tasks, and redirectto relevant personnel as necessary.
  • Provide other administrative support as necessary such as routingpaperwork, organizing and maintaining physical and digital filing systems, and ensuring timely distribution of documents to appropriate personnel.
  • Apply discretion and good judgement by making independent decisions and maintaining confidentiality.
  • Foster positive working relationships and liaise with internal and external stakeholders, collaborating effectively with other support staff.
  • Must be available for regular and consistent onsite work.
Shift

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

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience providing administrative support for high-level leaders.
  • Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word,Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Grade

GGS 008

University Title

Office Support Associate

Internal Applicants

Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Other Information

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