TEMPORARY PROFESSIONAL

University of Missouri - Columbia (MU)   Columbia, MO   Full-time     Other
Posted on April 29, 2024
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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
Please apply, we screen applications daily!

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
We are always recruiting to add to our talent pool of qualified, skilled candidates. We employ people of all legal working ages, including MU students and MU retirees. Many of our temporary workers are hired into full-time regular jobs at Mizzou. If your goal is full-time employment at the University, becoming an SOS temporary worker is an excellent way to get your foot in the door!

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).
Job Description

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
Salary

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
Preferred Qualifications
  • All applicants interested in office positions should have at least one year of office experience.
  • Strong keyboarding skills are a plus.
if you are excited to work temporary assignments with us, but feel you are not perfectly qualified for this job description, please apply anyway!

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

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