OFFICE SUPPORT ASSISTANT IV

Advancement - College of Arts & Science

The College of Arts and Science is hiring an Office Support Assistant IV to join the Advancement team as an Administrative Assistant for fundraising efforts. This position reports directly to the Executive Director of Advancement, collaborating closely with the Dean, other team members, and unit staff to support fundraising efforts.

Joining the Advancement team at the College of Arts and Science provides a unique opportunity to directly support transformative education, research, and innovation at Mizzou. As the University embarks on a life-changing capital campaign, this role will be instrumental in advancing the College's strategic priorities, such as enhancing student success, driving cutting-edge research, and expanding meaningful community engagement. You'll contribute to the University's mission of excellence, collaborating with key stakeholders to build lasting relationships that drive impactful change across Missouri and beyond.

If you are a dedicated professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about supporting higher education, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity to make a lasting impact and shape the future at Mizzou.

Administrative work will include:

• Assisting Executive Director with calendar and appointment coordination, travel arrangements, and expense reports
• Aiding with top prospect/donor research and strategy execution
• Carrying out donor engagement and stewardship tasks, such as processing paperwork, preparing thank you notes, generating content for stewardship reports, coordinating award nominations, and arranging logistics for intimate donor gatherings/donor visits to campus
• Running productivity and financial reports and helping maintain donor records
• Communicating with the fiscal team to learn about account management and provide insights for optimized gift fund utilization
• Executing and coordinating tasks for annual fundraising projects in collaboration with campus partners to ensure successful implementation
• Completing other development related tasks as needed to grow the capacity of the fundraising team

Ideal Competencies of a Successful Candidate:

• Proactively collaborates across teams and departments to drive common goals, both formally and informally.
• Demonstrates adaptability and a proactive approach to learning and utilizing new technologies and software.
• Effectively communicates ideas, thoughts, and facts orally and in writing, and can actively listen and respond appropriately.
• Manages time efficiently with the ability to prioritize and coordinate concurrent projects; organizes and completes structured assignments according to priorities.
• Analyzes and evaluates information to make appropriate decisions - even in difficult or ambiguous situations when time is critical.
• Learns and understands organizational relationships and dynamics and uses them to achieve objectives and goals.

Hours will generally be Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. Some flexibility and hybrid work may be available with supervisor approval. Occasionally nights and weekends and some travel may be required.

High school diploma or equivalent and at least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (5+ years) in a relevant field, demonstrating the necessary knowledge and skills.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative work environment focused on performance and outcomes.
• A collaborative team player who contributes to team success through high-quality work and information.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a strong work ethic, personal integrity, and emotional intelligence.
• Strong willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Power BI, Adobe, and others.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development, particularly in areas that support the University's fundraising and advancement efforts.
• Confidence in engaging with donors and alumni constituents.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within the U.S. for donor events, with prior notice.

Salary Range: $14.51 to $19.92/hour

Grade: GGS - 006

University Title: Office Support Assistant IV

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Sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

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