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Position Title Coordinator, Student Success Initiatives Work Location Springfield Campus Department Academic Advising and Transfer Center HR Home Department 020161 ACADEMIC ADVISING AND TRANSFER CENTER Pay Grade 43 Proposed Salary $52,000-$53,000/annual Sponsorship Information Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship. Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants. Appointment Type Full Time Regular Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt General Function The Coordinator, Student Success Initiatives directs student success initiatives in the Academic Advising and Transfer Center, including the BEAR (Building Early Academic Readiness) Launch program, a summer bridge program for students who would not otherwise be admissible to Missouri State University. The Coordinator, Student Success Initiatives advises students who are admitted through the individual review/exceptions process throughout the year. The Coordinator, Student Success Initiatives carries an advising load of individual review and undeclared majors, assisting assigned students in the development of academic plans appropriate for their stated educational goals, guiding exploratory students in the selection of academic majors, and directing students to resources within the University that provide assistance in making career/academic major program choices, as appropriate.#LI-CP1 Description of Primary Duties The Coordinator, Student Success Initiatives directs student success initiatives in the Academic Advising and Transfer Center, including the BEAR (Building Early Academic Readiness) Launch program, a summer bridge program for students who would not otherwise be admissible to Missouri State University. The Coordinator, Student Success Initiatives advises students who are admitted through the individual review/exceptions process throughout the year. The Coordinator, Student Success Initiatives carries an advising load of individual review and undeclared majors, assisting assigned students in the development of academic plans appropriate for their stated educational goals, guiding exploratory students in the selection of academic majors, and directing students to resources within the University that provide assistance in making career/academic major program choices, as appropriate. Minimum Acceptable Qualifications Education: A Master’s degree is required.

Experience: At least three years of academic advising or counseling experience is required, where knowledge of federal, state, and higher education policies and procedures has been gained. Experience with and interest in working with at risk and/or first year student populations are required. Teaching experience is preferred. Experience with program design, planning, and assessment is preferred.

Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and organizational and management skills are required. The ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and administrators from across campus is required. A working knowledge of various computer and database applications is required.

Other: The scope of the position occasionally requires work in the evenings and on weekends. Additional Qualifications Link to Job Description https://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/1171-coordinator-student.htm Open Date 07/31/2025 Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled) Special Instructions to Applicants The first date of consideration is August 21, 2025, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Official transcripts required at time of hire. Equal Opportunity Statement
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