OFFICE SUPPORT ASSOCIATE #00035905

Kummer Institute Center for Resource Sustainability

Coordinates the daily administrative tasks and operations of the Center for Resource Sustainability (CRS). These tasks include financial and budgetary matters, proposal submission, technology transfer activities, purchasing, reimbursements, management of the website, coordination of partners on multi-university proposals/grants, and everyday administrative tasks to operate the center.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation and management of budgets for new and current research grants for affiliated center faculty
• Coordinate periodic research seminars involving the Center's affiliate researchers and students as well as domestic and international conferences
• Maintain website, social media, seminar, and conference flyers to ensure the Center's activities are clearly reflected in content and presented in a visually stimulating format
• Assist the Center Director along with the Director of Program Operations in formulating and enforcing Center policies, annual goals, and procedures to ensure projected goals and deliverables are achieved
• Works closely with office support students including interviewing, evaluating, managing, and organizing workflow. Schedule and coordinate the Center's staff and faculty meetings
• Work collaboratively with the Center Director and the Director of Program Operations to plan and implement Center activities as they relate to the CRS Strategic plan and 5-year self-sufficiency plans
• Collect and maintain a database for reporting requirements for departments, campus, university system, and sponsors as needed or requested
• Assist center faculty and students with travel authorizations, reimbursements, accounts payable, purchase orders, reconciliations of credit cards as well as management and billing of the equipment user fees
• Coordinate and input HR forms for CRS post-doc, graduates, undergrads, visitors, and staff. Performs other job-related duties as assigned
  

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

• Bachelor's degree in Business Operations or Accounting
• Demonstrated ability to organize multiple projects and budgets
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external entities
• Experience working with external funding agencies, i.e., National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, Department of Defense

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $18.87-$23.00 hourly.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: GGS 8
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Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

Visa Sponsorship Information:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

University Information
Missouri S&T is one of the nation's leading research universities with over 100-degree programs in 39 disciplines. It was founded in 1870 as one of the first technological institutions west of the Mississippi River. Located about 100 miles west of St. Louis in the vibrant community of Rolla, Missouri S&T is an accessible, safe, and friendly campus surrounded by Ozarks' scenery. Missouri S&T offers undergraduate degrees in engineering, the sciences, liberal arts, humanities, and business, with M.S. and Ph.D. programs available in many of the science and engineering programs. With over 7,000 students and 300 faculty, Missouri S&T is big enough to accommodate a broad population, yet small enough for individuals to build high visibility and impactful careers.

About Rolla
Rolla, Missouri offers several great advantages that help individuals enjoy a high quality of life. Rolla is an ideal place for families, with its low cost of living, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and a range of recreational activities suitable for all ages. The Ozark Scenic Riverways and beautiful landscapes offers abundant opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of every lifestyle. With its vibrant community, Rolla hosts multiple events, concerts, art exhibitions, and theater performances throughout the year. The university's Leach Theatre showcases nationally renowned performers for campus and community alike. Overall, living in Rolla offers a high quality of life with a supportive community, affordable living, beautiful natural surroundings, and numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth.

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.

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The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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