Administrative Assistant - SPARK at UMKC

About the Role

SPARK is a lifelong learning community affiliated with UMKC, where adults 50+ come together to stay curious, learn something new, and enjoy each other’s company. We’re looking for a friendly, detail-loving Administrative Assistant (Independent Contractor) to be the friendly face behind the scenes keeping our classes running smoothly from the first registration to the final recording.

What You’ll Do

• Support Our Students
• Greet each class day by entering daily attendance into our class management software
• Keep student records current and accurate
• Help members register for new classes and process payments — sometimes the best part of their day is finding their next course
• Keep Everyone Connected
• Email class handouts and links to students each week before class
• Perform rough edits of class recordings
• Upload finished recordings to our YouTube channel and share the links with students after each class
• Setting the Stage
• Make class copies on our in-house printer
• Help instructors get set up before class, especially in our Smart classrooms
• Keep the coffee flowing and the snacks stocked (good conversation needs fuel!)

Who We’re Looking For You’re comfortable with everyday technology – email, web-based software, YouTube, and AV/classroom equipment – and you know your way around a weekly deadline. You’re organized and dependable, and you genuinely enjoy people: our members are the heart of this job. You’re happy working independently and comfortable with the responsibilities that come with being an independent contractor.

The Details

Location: Onsite at the SPARK offices, 4747 Troost, Kansas City, MO 64110

Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Interested?

Send your resume to SPARK@umkc.edu