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Posting Details

Posting Details

Position Title Office of University Advancement Relations Assistant

Student Status Work Study Optional –You are not required to be a Federal Work Study Recipient to hold this position.

Work Location West Plains Campus

Department University Advancement Relations

Hiring Range $13.75

Sponsorship Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Department/Employer Operating Hours Regular work hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work is required during specific months, and compensatory time will be granted for these additional hours.

How many hours per week are required? This position requires an average of 20 hours a week

Description of Primary Duties

The Missouri State-West Plains ( MSU -WP) Office of University Advancement (https://wp.missouristate.edu/UniversityAdvancement/) Relations is accepting applications for student worker(s). This position supports the Missouri State University Foundation’s (https://www.missouristatefoundation.org/) Division for University Advancement, operating on the MSU -WP campus. This department is housed within the Office of University Advancement at Kellett Hall. This position will be available beginning in August for the 2025 fall semester. Must be able to work during the summer semester and attend night and weekend events, as needed. The position(s) will remain open until filled.

+ Support the general administrative business functions, processes, projects and events of the department

+ Direct calls and assists walk-in visitors for the university advancement office in a welcoming and appropriate manner

+ Handle funds, maintains confidential information and records

+ Assist in scholarship processing and communication

+ Maintain spreadsheets and understands reports relating to scholarships and events

+ Assist with the production of communications sent to external constituents as needed

+ Maintain department database records

+ Work and prepare events for various university, donor, alumni, student and community constituents, including but not limited to The Founder’s Club, Chancellor’s Advisory Board, MSU Foundation Board of Trustees and Board of Governors, Development Ambassadors, Friends of the Garnett Library and The Grizzly Club

+ Responsible for organizing and inventorying event-related items and materials

+ Basic office functions, such as filing, scanning, copying and sorting

+ Promote a positive image on campus and within the community

+ Contribute to the success of University Advancement and MSU -WP by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Required Qualifications

+ Must be pursuing an undergraduate degree

+ Meet deadlines with minimal supervision

+ Work quickly and efficiently, while staying attentive to detail

+ Willing to learn new online software and platforms, as well as Microsoft Suite & Microsoft 365

+ Be able to troubleshoot and think critically

+ Be ready to work independently, as well as with a team, adapting to communication styles and prepared to listen

+ Be able to push, pull or carry up to 50 pounds

+ Work consecutive hours with moderate physical activity and continuous standing and walking

+ Night and weekend work is required during some months. Compensation time will be given for these extra work hours.

Required Certifications

Additional Qualifications

+ Microsoft Suite, including Microsoft 365

+ Team player, quick and proficient worker

+ Proficient written and oral communication

+ Creativity

+ Organization

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit a cover letter of interest, a current resume and the names of two professional references. Your cover letter of interest and resume should explain why you are a good fit for this position. Please email all paperwork [email protected].

Contact Information

Katie Dudden

Assistant Director of University Advancement Relations – West Plains

Kellett Hall, 302

128 Garfield Avenue

West Plains, Missouri 65775

417-255-7750

[email protected]

Disclaimer

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Non-Discrimination Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, [email protected], 417-836-4252.

Posting Detail

Open Date 07/09/2025

Close Date 08/31/2025

Posting Number 20250082STU

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ How many credit hours are you enrolled in for the upcoming fall semester?

(Open Ended Question)

+ Are you available to work during the summer?

+ Yes

+ No