Part-Time, Classroom Assistant, UMKC School of Pharmacy @ MSU, 69569

Full Time
Springfield, MO
Posted
Job description

The UMKC School of Pharmacy utilizes long distance teaching technology to simultaneously teach to our students on the Kansas City (UMKC) campus, the Columbia (MU) campus, and the Springfield (MSU) campus.
The Missouri State University (MSU) site of the UMKC School of Pharmacy is looking for a part time Classroom Assistant (Office Support Assistant III) with exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to build and maintain effective professional relationships. Successful candidates will work to support our distance classrooms. This position is physically located in Springfield, Missouri on the MSU Brick City Campus.
Our system allows the instructor to be physically present at one of the three campuses and communicate simultaneously with all cohorts of students through a long-distance transmission system. Microphones and cameras in the classroom allow the three classes to actively interact with each other. The ideal candidate for this position will be able to facilitate classroom activities and perform basic trouble shooting strategies with the long-distance technology to ensure a classroom environment conducive to learning. This position is responsible for assisting the instructor and local support staff with classroom activities that are occurring in the classroom in Springfield.
Knowledge of pharmacy or healthcare is not requisite since the focus is on assisting the instructor and monitoring the classroom/technology. Qualified candidates will have a strong sense of follow through and work ethic, impeccable customer service skills and strong teamwork abilities. Must be adaptable and flexible in an environment that is growing and changing daily.
Typical duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Operate a personal computer to communicate with office support staff and faculty.
  • Independently compose correspondence in order to respond to administrative office inquiries using own knowledge of office policies and procedures.
  • Accept work/directions from program office staff and faculty in order to complete work assignments in a timely manner by following supervisory instructions and by adjusting the workload to meet established work priorities.
  • Coordinate weekly with Administration and Support Staff at the UMKC School of Pharmacy at MSU to ensure there is adequate daily coverage of classroom activities. This requires some schedule flexibility as the classroom activity demands change from week to week.
  • Provide course/classroom support (e.g., manage course materials, intercampus mailings, review instructor instructions, etc.) which includes but is not limited to:
    • Arriving and preparing for class a minimum of 15 minutes ahead of scheduled class time.
    • Working with Administrative staff in distributing/collecting/returning of classroom materials (e.g., quizzes, handouts, exam materials, etc.)
    • Working with Administrative staff to facilitate/proctor classroom activities and written/computer-based quizzes and exams during class and during finals week
    • Facilitating intercampus student-related meetings.
    • Monitor classroom behavior to facilitate a positive learning environment
    • Monitor and provide basic trouble shooting for the video and audio connection between the Columbia campus and the Kansas City and Springfield campuses.
  • Other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • At least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience with customer service

Full Time/Part Time

Part-time (up to 28 hours per week), non-benefit eligible, staff position.

Salary

Up to $15.56 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity.

Application Deadline

Position will remain open until filled - Apply today!

Application Review will begin 10/10/2022

Application Instructions

Applicants must combine all application materials (cover letter, resume, and list of five references with contact information) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment.

Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).

If you are experiencing technical problems, please call (800) 488-5288.

Note, you must provide a description of job duties for each Work Experience entry on your application. Please carefully review the application instructions section of our Careers page prior to submitting your materials.

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 Vice Chancellor - Human Resources at 816-235-1621.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and functions of this job. If you believe you may have difficulty performing any of the duties or functions of this job, please contact the Office of Affirmative Action at (816) 235-1323.

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