Top 72 Academic administrative Jobs in Columbia, Mo

Executive Assistant
University of Missouri —Columbia, MO
- $19.25 - $34.87 an hour
- Online Application
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST II
University of Missouri —Columbia, MO
- $19.25 - $27.40 an hour
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- University
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
Curriculum and Academic Support Coordinator
University of Missouri —Columbia, MO
- $54,000 - $58,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Nursing
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
4d
Program / Project Coordinator I
University of Missouri —Columbia, MO
- $19.25 - $27.88 an hour
- Online Application
- Databases
- University
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
Academic Administrative Specialist
Columbia College —Columbia, MO
- $18.15 - $24.50 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Writing skills
- English
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Sr. Student Services Coordinator
University of Missouri —Columbia, MO
- $53,976 - $61,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
NextGen Initiative - Sr. Program/Project Support Coordinator
University of Missouri —Columbia, MO
- $53,976 - $75,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 3 years
- University
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
Business Support Specialist II
University of Missouri —Columbia, MO
- $17.40 - $23.85 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- University
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
OFFICE SUPPORT ASSISTANT IV
University of Missouri —Columbia, MO
- $18.00 - $20.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
5d
Osher Educational Associate (part-time)
University of Missouri —Columbia, MO
- $18.00 - $21.25 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Excel
- 403(b)
10d
Administrative Support Specialist - Neonatal ICU
University of Missouri Health Care —Columbia, MO
- $16.68 - $26.31 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- High school diploma or GED
- Critical & Intensive Care
- Children
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Administrative Professional II; MOI Surgery Administration
University of Missouri Health Care —Columbia, MO
- $16.68 - $26.31 an hour
- Full-time
- Surgery
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
9d
Health Benefits Assistant
US Veterans Health Administration —Columbia, MO
- $40,736 - $52,957 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Psychiatry
- Medical office experience
- On-the-job training
5d
Director of Assessment & Academic Institutional Research Support
Central Methodist University —Fayette, MO
- $55,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Doctoral degree
- 5 years
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Business Manager
University of Missouri —Columbia, MO
- $65,000 - $85,000 a year
- Online Application
- School experience
- 5 years
- Finance
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
BUSINESS SUPPORT SPECIALIST I
University of Missouri —Columbia, MO
- $15.10 - $20.19 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Laboratory experience
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
2d
Dean of Student Retention and Engagement - Missouri Connections Academy
Connections Education —Columbia, MO
- Full-time
- Remote
- School experience
- Customer service
- 5 years
Administration Support Professional II - Full time days - Palliative Care and Dialysis Units
University of Missouri Health Care —Columbia, MO
- $16.68 - $26.31 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Continuous improvement
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Administrative Support Professional III; Nursing Administration
University of Missouri Health Care —Columbia, MO
- $19.15 - $30.23 an hour
- Full-time
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Children
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Geographic Information System Specialist II
University of Missouri —Columbia, MO
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Driver's License
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance

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Executive Assistant

University of Missouri -
Columbia, MO

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Job Details

Full-time
$19.25 - $34.87 an hour

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Caregiver leave
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Employee relationship building

Full Job Description

Hiring Department

School of Medicine Dean's Office

Job Description

The Executive Assistant provides advanced administrative and operational support to senior leaders within the Dean's Office. This position serves as a trusted partner to executive leadership by independently managing complex calendars, coordinating high-priority initiatives, preparing confidential communications, and ensuring the efficient operation of the executive office.

Working with a high degree of independence, the Executive Assistant exercises sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism while interacting with faculty, department chairs, university leadership, healthcare partners, students, staff, and external stakeholders. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, and a proactive approach to supporting executive leadership in a fast-paced academic medicine environment.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide advanced administrative and operational support to Dean's Office executive leadership.
Independently manage complex executive calendars, prioritize competing commitments, resolve scheduling conflicts, and coordinate meetings across multiple stakeholders.
Draft, edit, proofread, and manage confidential executive correspondence, reports, presentations, briefing materials, and other official communications.
Serve as a primary point of contact for executive leadership by triaging inquiries, responding to routine matters, and escalating sensitive issues as appropriate.
Coordinate executive meetings, leadership retreats, committee meetings, and high-profile events, including logistics, agendas, materials, technology, and follow-up.
Maintain confidential records, action-item tracking systems, and executive files while monitoring deadlines and ensuring timely completion of priorities.
Coordinate executive travel, purchasing, invoices, reimbursements, and other administrative processes in accordance with University policies.
Build collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, students, University leadership, healthcare partners, and external stakeholders while representing the Dean's Office professionally.
Support governance activities, strategic initiatives, special projects, and other operational priorities as assigned.
Provide cross-coverage for executive office functions to ensure continuity of operations.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting executive leadership in higher education, academic medicine, healthcare administration, or another complex organization.
Knowledge of University of Missouri administrative systems, policies, and procedures.
Experience coordinating executive meetings, governance activities, travel, purchasing, and expense processing.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Adobe Acrobat.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Exceptional organizational, time management, and project coordination skills.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and manage sensitive information.
Demonstrated ability to independently prioritize work and manage multiple competing priorities.
Strong customer service and relationship-building skills. Ability to anticipate executive needs, solve problems proactively, and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments and leadership teams.

Shift

Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $19.25 - $34.87 hourly
Grade: GGS - 008
University Title: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Application Materials

In addition to the Online Application, please provide Resume and cover letter.

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefit Eligibility

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/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

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academic administrative jobs in columbia, mo

Executive Assistant

HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST II

Curriculum and Academic Support Coordinator

Program / Project Coordinator I

Academic Administrative Specialist

Sr. Student Services Coordinator

NextGen Initiative - Sr. Program/Project Support Coordinator

Business Support Specialist II

OFFICE SUPPORT ASSISTANT IV

Osher Educational Associate (part-time)

Administrative Support Specialist - Neonatal ICU

Administrative Professional II; MOI Surgery Administration

Health Benefits Assistant

Director of Assessment & Academic Institutional Research Support

Business Manager

BUSINESS SUPPORT SPECIALIST I

Dean of Student Retention and Engagement - Missouri Connections Academy

Administration Support Professional II - Full time days - Palliative Care and Dialysis Units

Administrative Support Professional III; Nursing Administration

Geographic Information System Specialist II

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