Part-time Office Support Assistant

Missouri State University

Springfield, MO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Bill Of Process (BOP), Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Diversity, Documentation, Editing, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Federal Laws and Regulations, Interpersonal Skills, Legal, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Military, Office Equipment, Operational Support, Policy Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Procedure Development, Regulations, State Laws and Regulations, Student Services, Technical Editing, Technical Writing, Telephone Skills, Tuition Fees, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Springfield, MO
POSTED
4 days ago

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title Part-time Office Support Assistant Work Location Springfield Campus Department Veteran Student Center Pay Grade Unclassified Proposed Salary $15.00/hr 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.

General Function

The Office Support Assistant serves as a part-time Assistant School Certifying Official and provides administrative and operational support to the Veteran Student Center. This position assists with the certification process of GI Bill education benefits, provides general information and customer service to students and stakeholders, and supports the preparation and processing of required forms and documentation.

Description of Primary Duties

Assists Assistant Director with GI BILL certification process through the appropriate systems. Verifies student benefit eligibility for applicable benefits, ensuring the university maintains compliance with all related federal, state, and/or University policies.

Receives and routes telephone calls and email correspondence.

Maintains office equipment and supply inventories.

Creates and edits documents with technical or specialized terminology.

Receives general supervision from a designated supervisor, carries out assigned responsibilities independently within established guidelines.

Performs assigned duties in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines contributing to the overall success of the Office for Veteran Student Services.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Knowledge of and the ability to use computerized management information systems (databases) are required. Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are required. The ability to work with a minimum of supervision is required. The ability to learn and follow complex procedures and detailed policies is required. Effective decision-making skills are required. Keyboarding and data entry skills are required. Experience working with military connected students, knowledge of policy/procedure for certifying the GI BILL with the VA, and experience with Tuition Assistance is preferred.

Additional Qualifications Special Instructions to Applicants

This is a part-time position of 20 hours per week. Scheduled work hours will be Tuesday - Friday from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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, Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252

Background Check Statement

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

HR Representative

Posting Detail

Open Date 06/10/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Posting Number 20260025PTS Quick Link for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/86788

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    • How did you hear about this vacancy?
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  • Missouri State University Website

  • Google

  • Employee Referral

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  • HigherEdJobs.com

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  • Other

    • Please specify the recruitment source where you located this posting. If you selected Employee Referral above, please list the name of the current MSU employee who referred you.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter

Optional Documents

  • Unofficial Transcripts - 1
  • Letter of Recommendation-1 (Non-confidential)
  • Other Documents -1

About the Company

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Missouri State University