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The College of Arts & Science at the University of Missouri-Columbia, School of Visual Studies

T he School of Visual Studies at the University of Missouri is pleased to announce the opening for our Executive Assistant position. This position provides comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Director of the School of Visual Studies and serves as a central resource for faculty, staff, students, and visitors. This position plays a critical role in supporting the day-to-day, semester-based, and annual operations of the unit, which includes approximately 28 faculty, 20 graduate students, and more than 400 undergraduate majors and minors across multiple academic programs.

The Executive Assistant ensures the effective coordination of academic, administrative, and operational activities that support the teaching and learning mission of the School.
Provide administrative support to the Director, including calendar coordination, meeting preparation, and general office management.
Serve as the primary point of contact for the School of Visual Studies office, assisting faculty, students, staff, and visitors.
Assist with preparation of tenure and promotion materials and other academic deliverables.
Coordinate documentation and data collection efforts in support of accreditation reviews and reporting requirements.
Compile assessment data and assist in the preparation of reports that support program evaluation and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support faculty and students across a range of academic and program-related activities.
Coordinate scholarship and awards processes in partnership with the Awards Committee.
Process and track financial transactions, including reimbursements and allocations in accordance with university policies.
Coordinate travel arrangements and conference logistics for faculty and visitors.
Maintain effective communication within the unit and respond to routine inquiries.

Shift
Generally, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.
Experience supporting academic or higher education environments

• Experience coordinating complex schedules, events, or academic processes
• Salary Range: $19.25 - 27.40 per hour

Application Materials
Community Information
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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