Administrative Specialist III ( Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services)

Missouri State University
$16 - $17 an hour
Springfield, Missouri
Full time
1 day ago
Position Information

Position Title
Administrative Specialist III ( Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services)

Work Location
Springfield Campus

Department
Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services

HR Home Department
086020 RESIDENCE LIFE HOUSING & DINING SVC

Pay Grade
13

Proposed Salary
$16.76-$17.25 Hourly

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.

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?
No, Position is available to all applicants.

Appointment Type
Full Time Regular

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt

General Function
The Administrative Specialist III provides, coordinates, and/or administers complex programs or services with limited supervision. The Administrative Specialist III may administer programs, coordinate or provide services, provide specialized or technical information, provide customer service requiring confidentiality and advanced communication skills, and/or perform diverse and complex data management processes requiring proficiency with a variety of software applications and an understanding of the structure of databases and the information contained in the database. The Administrative Specialist III generally does not serve as an administrative assistant to a supervisor or provide administrative support services the department as a whole. The Administrative Specialist III works with relative independence and minimal supervision.

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Description of Primary Duties
This position has the flexibility of a 32 or 40 hour work week. This will be discussed and finalized at the time of hire.
The Administrative Specialist III provides, coordinates, and/or administers complex programs or services with limited supervision. The Administrative Specialist III may administer programs, coordinate or provide services, provide specialized or technical information, provide customer service requiring confidentiality and advanced communication skills, and/or perform diverse and complex data management processes requiring proficiency with a variety of software applications and an understanding of the structure of databases and the information contained in the database. The Administrative Specialist III generally does not serve as an administrative assistant to a supervisor or provide administrative support services the department as a whole.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Education/Experience: A high school diploma or the equivalent and four years of administrative support or secretarial experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Experience in maintaining, monitoring, and reconciling financial records and accounts is preferred.

Skills: Keyboarding skills are required. A working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications is required. Must have a working knowledge of or the ability to learn and use database applications, the web content management system, the administrative business system or enterprise resource planning system, and other systems or applications that may be used within the University or department. Must know how to operate and troubleshoot electronic office equipment, computers, and peripherals, maintain moderately complex filing systems and records, and make mathematical calculations. Effective verbal and written communication skills are required. Must be able to train, assign work, and review the work of full- and part-time employees and student workers. Must have the ability to maintain financial records and accounts and prepare financial reports. Skills related to the job responsibilities of the particular position are preferred.

Effort: Administrative support positions are primarily sedentary.

Additional Qualifications

Link to Job Description
http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/50856.htm

Open Date
07/24/2025

Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)

Special Instructions to Applicants
This position has the flexibility of a 32 or 40 hour work week. This will be discussed and finalized at the time of hire.
The first date of consideration is August 7, 2025 and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. If meeting minimum requirements with education fully or partially, please attach an unofficial transcript to your application. Official transcript required at time of hire, if applicable.

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, 417-836-4252, 417-836-4252.

Background Check Statement
Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Posting Detail

Posting Number
20250150FTS

Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/82448
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