Program Assistant

Position Information

Position Title

Program Assistant

Working Title

Program Assistant

Department

313010- Student Activities

Pay Rate

$16.35/hour

FTE

1.0

FLSA

Nonexempt

Position Number

997666

Classification

CJS10

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This is a full-time benefits-eligible position. Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM .

A completed UCM online application for employment, cover letter and resume required.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled.

NOTE : A background check is required for the selected candidate of this position and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer and specifically invites applications from women, minorities, veteran status, and people with disabilities.

Working hours:

Monday - Friday; 8 am to 5 pm
Occasional evenings/weekends as scheduled.

Bargaining Unit

No

Work Location

Warrensburg Campus

Posting Date

06/21/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Purpose

Serve as the Program Assistant of Student Activities, to include: Determine best practices for the office, implement and evaluate processes and procedures to optimize productivity of staff and ensure coordinated completion of all support functions of the department and maintain current inventory of office supplies.

Provide program assistance to the assistant director of student leadership, assistant director of volunteer services, and the assistant director of fraternity & sorority life. Schedule appointments, maintain departmental calendar. Create and maintain computerized and manual filing systems.
Assist in the preparation of special events.

Responsible for day to day operations in the office to include opening and closing of office and tending to customer service.

Education & Formal Training

Associate's degree (Specify field(s) of study below)

Other Education & Formal Training

Associate degree in business or related field.

Education may be substituted for experience or experience substituted for education based on the following equivalencies: AA = 2 years; BA/BS = 4 years; MA/MA = 6 years; PhD = 8 years.

Computer Skills

Word-Processing, Spreadsheet

Experience

Two (2) years of related office experience required.

Other Experience

Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements of Position:

Criminal History check

Other Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements

Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge:

Attention to detail, Communication skills, including oral, written, and/or nonverbal, Knowledge of a University environment preferred, Human Relations/Interpersonal skills, Leadership skills: organization/meeting facilitation/project leadership, Supervisory skills, including motivation, delegation of duties, evaluation, etc, Management and/or administration skills, Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines, Maintain confidentiality

Other Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

Mental skills, including concentration, memory, complex decision making, analytical thinking, and/or conceptual thinking.

Ability to work independently and make decisions.

Basic math skills.

Specify sensory abilities:

Physical & Environmental Factors:

Other Physical & Environmental Factors

Lifting weight

Special Working Conditions:

Professional appearance

Other Special Working Conditions

Work special events, including evenings and weekends as scheduled.

Ability to Keyboard

No keyboarding test required.

Special Qualifications:

Other Special Qualifications

Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you understand that the university requires a background check for this position and that any job offer made to the selected candidate is contingent upon the results of this check?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship to acquire or maintain U.S. work authorization?
   • Yes
   • No

Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Optional Documents