TEMPORARY PROFESSIONAL
University of Missouri - Columbia (MU)
Columbia, MO
Full-time
Other
Posted on April 29, 2024
Hiring Department
Update 5/8/2024
Currently, all temporary professional assignments need staff who can work at least 35 hours per week.
These full-time temporary professional assignments have vacancies now!
- Administrative Assistant
- Business Support Specialist
- Project Support
SOS Temporary Staffing
We are the in-house temporary staffing agency for the University of Missouri and MU Healthcare. For details, visitour website. Working our temporary assignments gives you a chance to:
- Affiliate with Columbia's largest employer
- Gain references and networking possibilities
- Explore potential full-time opportunities
- Polish your skills and talents
- Demonstrate why you are the right one for the job
University policy limits the maximum number of hours some employees may work across all concurrent University jobs. For details seeHR-101 Employee StatusandAre there work-hour limits for retirees?
- University retirees may work up to 29.6 hours per week (0.74 FTE).
- University students may work up to 28 hours per week (0.70 FTE).
- University international students may work up to 20 hours per week (0.50 FTE).
The University's temporary staffing needs change daily! These positions are typical of the requests we get for office staff:
- Administrative assistant
- Office support associate
- Fiscal Assistant
- Medical Office Staff—Patient Service Representative
Most assignments pay from $13.00 to $16.00 per hour. Pay varies from department to department and depends on duties, responsibilities, and the department's budget.
Shifts
Hours vary depending on the nature of each assignment. Most office assignments occur Monday to Friday between 8 AM and 5 PM. Hospital shifts vary. On rare occasions, early morning, evening and/or weekend hours may be required.
Minimum Qualifications
- A stable work history
- An excellent attendance record
- Verifiable references
- A high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired (education or training beyond high school may be substituted for experience)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- All applicants interested in office positions should have at least one year of office experience.
- Strong keyboarding skills are a plus.
Other Information
All SOS assignments, including temp-to-hire opportunities, are temporary and without any guarantee of work or regular employment. An assignment may end without notice.
For more information about the MU Office of Human Resources, visitour websiteor call (573) 882-7976.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit theFaculty & Staff Benefits website.
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
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, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-7976.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.
Know Your Rights
To read more about Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) please use the following links:
- Know Your Rights English Version
- Know Your Rights Spanish Version