Sr. Executive Assistant, UMKC Student Affairs, 31884

Hiring Department

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI - KANSAS CITY
STUDENT AFFAIRS

Student Affairs provides student support, services, and educational programs to facilitate the growth and development of UMKC students, including educational, personal, social, physical, cultural, leadership and intellectual. We also handle student conduct and responsibilities. Our vision is to be recognized by our students and constituents as an outstanding service-oriented division that anticipates and provides for needs beyond the classroom. Our mission is to help create a collaborative and inclusive campus environment that drives student retention through dynamic programming and student support.

Job Description

The Senior Executive Assistant will provide high level administrative support to the Vice Provost for Student Affairs/Dean of Students. This may include but is not limited to:

• Managing the Vice Provost for Student Affairs/Dean of Students’ calendar; independently will determine importance of requested meetings and coordinate calendar to accommodate their needs; draft correspondence, respond to all requests on the Vice Provost for Student Affairs/Dean of Students’ behalf; perform all daily functions for information gathering, and manage all approvals and signatures requests.

• Manages, facilitates, and coordinates Student Affairs meetings with leadership, staff, and students.
• Directs workflow and independently responds to inquiries and messages for the Vice Provost for Student Affairs/Dean of Students
• Arranges travel and logistics for the Vice Provost for Student Affairs/Dean of Students.
• Manages pending projects for Student Affairs and ensures goals and deadlines are being met.
• Act as liaison between the Vice Provost for Student Affairs/Dean of Students and University representatives, students, Divisional representatives, etc.
• Provides general administrative support for the staff in Student Affairs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

An 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

• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Able to take a project from beginning to end with little supervision.
• Strong customer service skills; team building skills, professional; and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Full Time/Part Time

Full time, benefit eligible staff position. Our workload and holiday schedule provide a positive work/life balance.

Salary

$50,367 - $54,500 per year commensurate with education, experience, and internal equity.

Comments

Kansas City is a diverse and vibrant community with an affordable cost of living. Our UMKC campuses are centered in the hubs of business activity, cultural arts, (some great barbeque and ethnic cuisine!) and health science research engagement for both campuses. As one of the largest cities in Missouri, we are home to national championship sports teams, a rich history of cultural arts and music, NASCAR racing, and a community that is very engaged with and supportive of our university initiatives. Our beautiful state has rolling hills, rivers, lakes, and long bike/hiking trails within and easy drive for those that enjoy time in the great outdoors.

Kansas City offers something for everyone!

Equal Employment Opportunity

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UMKC Statement on Diversity

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

Benefit Eligibility

Why UMKC?

We offer full benefits that start day one, generous paid time off, paid winter break, and continuing education benefits. Visit our Total Rewards page to learn more.

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