Senior Executive Assistant, UMKC School of Medicine

Hiring Department

UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY

SCHOOL of MEDICINE

Office of the Dean

https://med.umkc.edu/about/

Job Description

This position provides a high level of support to the Dean of the

School of Medicine. A dean at the School of Medicine has a very

high level of responsibility of a prestigious professional school,

he/she needs to provide the utmost level of support. This

position's focus is to be an extension of the dean and represent

him/her when unavailable. This position will be expected to

coordinate events, execute initiatives envisioned by the dean, and

represent the dean in the most professional manner. This position

is expected to understand all aspects of the School and how the

departments function together to be able to provide solutions to

problems that arise.

Key Responsibilities

Provides daily executive-level support to the School of Medicine

Dean.

This includes collaboration on sensitive/confidential issues

regarding students/potential students/faculty, managing 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 (including 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.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not

limited to, the individual’s particular combination of education,

skills, and experience, as well as organizational

requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck.

The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans,

and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: Salary Plan # 010

University Title: Senior Executive Assistant

To review the University of Missouri’s Staff Compensation Structure

you can view the Job Code detail page. Internal applicants can

determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile

tile in myHR.

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.

UMKC’s campuses are conveniently nestled in the middle of all the

action. Volker Campus is just minutes from the legendary Country

Club Plaza, perfect for shopping or restaurants for lunch or

after-work happy hours. Surrounded by hip neighborhoods and

eateries, the Health Sciences Campus is located downtown near

University Health Truman Medical Center and Children’s Mercy

Hospital.

UMKC is proud to be “Kansas City’s university,” and the campus and

its people celebrate all the characteristics of the surrounding

community. To learn more about life in Kansas City and find more

resources, visit VisitKC.com.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your

total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits

package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement,

paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental

leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all

four UM System campuses. For additional information on University

benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at

https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an

Equal Opportunity Employer .

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity

& Title IX at 816-235-6910.