Senior Executive Assistant, UMKC School of Medicine

Key Responsibilities

Provides daily executive-level support to the School of Medicine Dean.

• Collaboration on sensitive/confidential issues regarding students/potential students/faculty
• Maintaining the dean's calendar
• Creating travel itineraries
• Drafting media communication
• Reviewing all approval requests: employment letters, hiring requests, requests for the dean as a speaker

Primary Point of Contact for the School of Medicine Dean

• Liaison to Volker campus for various matters
• Liaison to SOM Marketing Department
• Liaison to UMKC Health Sciences District
• Attending meetings with the dean (creating meeting summaries and follow-up action items)
• Participation in leadership meetings
• Point of contact for Hospital Affiliate leadership

Planning and Coordinator of SOM Events

• Holiday and staff receptions
• Visiting professor lecture series (completing appearance agreements, catering, consent to record, W-9, and marketing of events)
• Two commencement ceremonies (in collaboration with Student Affairs)
• Hospital Hill Run

SOM Communications

• Draft report for SOM to the Chancellor's Office regularly
• Prepare presentations and drafting messages issued by the dean
• Draft communication to Chancellor and Provost for miscellaneous requests

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 4 years of experience or its equivalent from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Anticipated Hiring Range

• The starting salary is a minimum of $53,976 annually, commensurate with education, experience, and internal equity.

Grade

• Salary Plan # 010

University Title

• Senior Executive Assistant

Application Materials

• Application materials must include a cover letter and updated resume or CV.

Application Deadline

• For best consideration, submit application materials by July 19, 2026. Position will continue to accept and review applications until a qualified candidate is hired.

Sponsorship Information

• Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Community Information

• Kansas City offers the best of both worlds—a vibrant, urban community with Midwestern appeal.
• The city’s rich history and its modern-day, innovative thinking come together to create an eclectic group of neighborhoods that offer a little something for everyone.
• From thriving arts districts, an energetic downtown nightlife, casual to upscale shopping and champion sports teams, you will have no problem making yourself at home.
• Of course, one of Kansas City’s biggest claims to fame is its food, especially its world-famous barbecue. Foodies will delight in the culinary scene found throughout the city.
• Ranging from award-winning chefs to cozy pizza joints, Kansas City definitely is not lacking any flavor.

Benefit Eligibility

• This position is eligible for University benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

• The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.