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Sr Executive Assistant for the Vice Chancellor of Advancement

Employer
University of Missouri
Location
Missouri, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Oct 7, 2022


Job Description

MU Advancement supports the university we love by building key partnerships that support the university’s philanthropic goals and alumni relations, as well as collaborating with leaders across campus to build upon the university’s ongoing fundraising efforts. As the Senior Executive Assistant for the Vice Chancellor, you will join a dynamic team and play a key role in supporting day-to-day operations, overseeing complex and strategic scheduling and high level relationship management, and serving as the point of contact for the Vice Chancellor with key internal and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have excellent judgment, including discretion and confidentiality when required. From scheduling meetings and optimizing travel to synthesizing information and reports, you’ll be key to ensuring our executives and team members can make the most of every minute.

Job duties include:
  • Performing complex or long-term assignments at the request of the Vice Chancellor.
  • Providing staff support for external events including, but not limited to, donor recognition and fundraising activities.
  • Managing advancement travel logistics for the Vice Chancellor, including booking travel and compiling pre-meeting briefing materials.
  • Serving as liaison to the Office of the President for donor travel logistics and Advancement event requests
  • Assisting with data entry and data management on a variety of monthly donor prospect reports.
  • Compiling research and materials necessary for meetings or conferences.
  • Creating materials for publication or presentation by the Vice Chancellor.
  • Acting as liaison between Vice Chancellor’s office and major external and internal constituents.
  • Compiling information related to fiscal operations by analyzing past requirements and activities, projecting future needs, and preparing written justification of financial requests.
  • Providing administrative functions such as calendar management, phone answering, meeting scheduling and additional support as needed.
  • Answering questions over and above routine office inquiries.
  • Briefing supervisors on subject matters for upcoming meetings.
  • Acting as recording secretary in meetings chaired by the Vice Chancellor
  • Providing leadership on special projects in the Vice Chancellor’s office
Salary

Compensation starting at $58,000 annually

Grade: GGS 010

University Title: SENIOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

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

Shift

Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Minimum Qualifications





A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 4 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.



Preferred Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired is necessary. Four to five years of related experience in business administration, personnel administration, higher education administration or public relations is necessary.

Other Information

OUR BENEFITS:

As one of Missouri’s largest employers, MU staff members enjoy exceptionally competitive health, PTO and retirement plans. A few highlights:
  • Health Insurance -Three plans to choose from, including our Custom Network Plan; a cost-effective insurance option that utilizes our extensive network of MU-affiliated hospitals, clinics and pharmacies.
  • HSA - UM provides between $400 - $1200 in contributions to health savings accounts, depending on plans and dependents
  • Dental - 100% coverage for preventative care, with no restrictions on network or non-network providers
  • Vision - $0 copays on frames and contact lenses along with a $140 allowance, and a $10 copay on yearly eye exams.
  • Retirement - UM will match 100% of up to 8% of eligible pay contributed to a 457(b), with a three-year vesting period on University contributions.
  • Tuition Assistance - Up to 75% of tuition and supplemental fees waived for employees, and 50% waived for spouses and dependents
  • Time Off - Separate vacation, sick leave, and personal day accrual, as well as nine paid national holidays.
  • Winter Break - The university observes a paid holiday for the period between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
MIZZOU INFORMATION:

Founded in 1839, the University of Missouri is the oldest public university west of the Mississippi River. MU provides all the benefits of two universities in one: It is a major land-grant institution with a statewide mission of service to citizens, as well as Missouri's largest public research university. Considered one of the nation's top-tier institutions, Mizzou is one of only 34 public universities, and the only public institution in Missouri, to be selected for membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities.

Mizzou Advancement emphasizes talent acquisition and professional development in service to our overall mission of enhancing private support of the University of Missouri. As a result, the division continues to attract top talent from around the country. Comprising 180 staff members with a presence across the United States and around the world, Mizzou Advancement announced the $1.3 billion Mizzou: Our Time to Lead campaign in October 2015. At its conclusion in 2020, it was the most successful philanthropic campaign in the University's history, at over $1.4 billion.

At Mizzou Advancement, we celebrate our diverse community of donors, alumni, staff, and friends. We are committed to taking bold steps to create an inclusive culture where everyone is seen, heard, and valued. Our team is continually learning and growing on our journey to embed diversity and inclusion in everything we do. We believe that diversity of views, informed by a breadth of life experiences, help us to understand our humanity more deeply and improve our service to mankind. Our efforts to be inclusive must be intentional and thoughtful, so that we might realize the full benefit of the diversity we seek to build within Advancement. Together we are stronger. Together we are better. Together we are Mizzou Advancement.

Columbia Missouri Information

Columbia, Mo., is known as an ideal college town, combining small-town comforts, community spirit and low cost of living with big-city culture, activities and resources. Home to nationally renowned public schools and other colleges and educational centers, Columbia is packed with restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen annual cultural festivals.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

Diversity Commitment

The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery and excellence.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-884-2577.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

EEO IS THE LAW

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