TEMPORARY PROFESSIONAL

Update 12/13/2024

Preferred applicants are available to work 30 or more hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Please apply, we screen applications daily!

SOS Temporary Staffing (SOSTS)

We are the in-house temporary staffing service for the University of Missouri and MU Health Care. For details, visit our website. Working our temporary assignments gives you a chance to:

• Affiliate with Columbia's largest employer
• Gain references and networking possibilities
• Explore potential full-time opportunities
• Polish your skills and talents
• Demonstrate why you are the right one for the job

We are always recruiting to add to our talent pool of qualified, skilled candidates. We employ people of all legal working ages, including MU students and MU retirees. Many of our temporary workers are hired into full-time regular jobs at Mizzou. If your goal is full-time employment at the University, becoming an SOSTS temporary worker is an excellent way to get your foot in the door!

University policy limits the maximum number of hours some employees may work across all concurrent University jobs. For details see HR-101 Employee Status and Are there work-hour limits for retirees?

• University retirees may work up to 29.6 hours per week (0.74 FTE).
• University students may work up to 28 hours per week (0.70 FTE).
• University international students may work up to 20 hours per week (0.50 FTE).
  

The University's temporary staffing needs change daily! These positions are typical of the requests we get for office staff:

• Administrative assistant
• Executive assistant
• Office Support Associate
• Fiscal Assistant
• Medical Office Staff-Patient Service Representative in various clinics

Salary

Most assignments pay from $14.00 to $18.00 per hour. Pay varies from department to department and depends on duties, responsibilities, and the department's budget.

Shifts

Hours vary depending on the nature of each assignment. Most office assignments occur Monday to Friday between 8 AM and 5 PM. Hospital shifts vary. On rare occasions, early morning, evening and/or weekend hours may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

• A stable work history
• An excellent attendance record
• Verifiable references
• A high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired (education or training beyond high school may be substituted for experience)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

• All applicants interested in office positions should have at least one year of office experience.
• Strong keyboarding skills are a plus.

if you are excited to work temporary assignments with us, but feel you are not perfectly qualified for this job description, please apply anyway!

All SOSTS assignments, including temp-to-hire opportunities, are temporary and without any guarantee of work or regular employment. An assignment may end without notice.

For more information about the MU Office of Human Resources, visit our website or call (573) 882-7976.

This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.