Part-Time, Classroom Assistant, UMKC School of Pharmacy @ MSU, 69569

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UMKC School of Pharmacy, Division of Pharmacy Practice and Administration @ MSU Campus in Springfield, MO

Job Description

The UMKC School of Pharmacy utilizes long distance teaching technology to simultaneously teach to our students on the Kansas City (UMKC) campus, the Columbia (MU) campus, and the Springfield (MSU) campus.

TheMissouri State University (MSU)site of the UMKC School of Pharmacy is looking for a part timeClassroom Assistant(Office Support Assistant III) with exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to build and maintain effective professional relationships. Successful candidates will work to support our distance classrooms. This position is physically located in Springfield, Missouri on the MSU Brick City Campus.

Our system allows the instructor to be physically present at one of the three campuses and communicate simultaneously with all cohorts of students through a long-distance transmission system. Microphones and cameras in the classroom allow the three classes to actively interact with each other. The ideal candidate for this position will be able to facilitate classroom activities and perform basic trouble shooting strategies with the long-distance technology to ensure a classroom environment conducive to learning. This position is responsible for assisting the instructor and local support staff with classroom activities that are occurring in the classroom in Springfield.

Knowledge of pharmacy or healthcare is not requisite since the focus is on assisting the instructor and monitoring the classroom/technology. Qualified candidates will have a strong sense of follow through and work ethic, impeccable customer service skills and strong teamwork abilities. Must be adaptable and flexible in an environment that is growing and changing daily.

Typical duties include, but are not limited to:

• Operate a personal computer to communicate with office support staff and faculty.
• Independently compose correspondence in order to respond to administrative office inquiries using own knowledge of office policies and procedures.
• Accept work/directions from program office staff and faculty in order to complete work assignments in a timely manner by following supervisory instructions and by adjusting the workload to meet established work priorities.
• Coordinate weekly with Administration and Support Staff at the UMKC School of Pharmacy at MSU to ensure there is adequate daily coverage of classroom activities. This requires some schedule flexibility as the classroom activity demands change from week to week.
• Provide course/classroom support (e.g., manage course materials, intercampus mailings, review instructor instructions, etc.) which includes but is not limited to:
  • Arriving and preparing for class a minimum of 15 minutes ahead of scheduled class time.
  • Working with Administrative staff in distributing/collecting/returning of classroom materials (e.g., quizzes, handouts, exam materials, etc.)
  • Working with Administrative staff to facilitate/proctor classroom activities and written/computer-based quizzes and exams during class and during finals week
  • Facilitating intercampus student-related meetings.
  • Monitor classroom behavior to facilitate a positive learning environment
  • Monitor and provide basic trouble shooting for the video and audio connection between the Columbia campus and the Kansas City and Springfield campuses.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with customer service

Full Time/Part Time

Part-time (up to 28 hours per week), non-benefit eligible, staff position.

Salary

Up to $15.56 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity.

Application Deadline

Position will remain open until filled - Apply today!

Application Review will begin 10/10/2022

Application Instructions

Applicants must combine all application materials (cover letter, resume, and list of five references with contact information) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment.

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Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to the UMKC mission as an urban-serving institution. Kansas City is a particularly diverse city, including African, African American, Asian, German, Irish, Italian, Latino, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Native American and Slavic communities. Such ethnic diversity, in addition to our thriving neighborhoods of the Westside, Northeast Kansas City and the Eastside, fosters creativity, connection and innovation, which is showcased across the region. Major attractions such as the Annual Ethnic Enrichment Festival, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, the Filipino Cultural Center, the American Jazz Museum, Guadalupe Centers and Mattie Rhodes and Kansas City Irish Fest are a small sample of the many ways our diverse city enriches us.

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