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Advising & Student Services, Assistant Director

Employer
University of Missouri - Columbia
Location
Missouri, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Mar 22, 2023

Job Details



Hiring Department

Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business, Graduate Programs Office

Job Description

The Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business, Graduate Programs Office is recruiting for an Advising & Student Services, Assistant Director to lead the Student Services team in delivering program services to students and faculty.

Reporting to the Director of Graduate Programs, the Advising & Student Services, Assistant Director provides direct supervision, direction, guidance and counsel to the Graduate Programs Senior Academic Advisor. Regularly support, strategically plan and collaborate with the Director of Graduate Programs; develop, train and maintain quality staff; enhance and maintain effective communication and relationships within the TCoB, MU and college professional organizations.

This position is part of a larger graduate programs student support services team working together to provide the best customer service necessary to build and maintain strong relations with students and internal customers. Working closely and accurately within established guidelines of the unit, program objectives and funding limitations, this position includes graduate student support, faculty support, large and small-scale event coordination, execution of communications and daily operations of program, course registration, course material ordering and oversight of three graduate student advisors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and supervision for Graduate Programs Senior Academic Advisor, including goal setting, development planning, coaching and evaluation.
• Also serve as an academic advisor and subject matter expert to MBA and Specialty Master’s degree candidates and balance advising load between Advising & Student Services, Assistant Director and Senior Academic Advisor.
• Forecasts enrollment for all graduate courses and collaborates with Director of Graduate Programs and Department Chairs regarding course caps and number of sections for each course.
• Serve as functional area liaison, with course catalog revisions and work with faculty as needed on course sequencing and major revisions.
• Directs new student orientation programming both in person and virtually.
• Oversees the coordination and implements student events for assigned programs.
• Oversees the student registration process.
• Plans and executes virtual programming for all graduate students and collaborates with Asst. Director of Alumni and Corporate Relations regarding alumni programing.
• Executes activities related to academic progress such as academic probation, out-of-synch/off-track students, withdrawals, and other student enrollment adjustments.
• Ensures graduation paperwork is processed for students.
• Provides assistance and information to faculty, staff and outside organizations regarding function/program.

• Manages unit expenditures and requests, submits disbursement forms.
• Supports faculty in a hybrid and online classroom environment.

Salary

Salary Range: $48,900.00 - $68,815.00
GGS Grade: 010
University Title: Program Manager II Student Support Services

Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Shift

M-F, 8-5, occasional nights and weekends

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

At least 2 years’ experience with Academic Advising

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

Diversity Commitment

The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery and excellence.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-7976.

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

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Company

Mizzou

The University of Missouri was founded in 1839 in Columbia, Mo., as the first public university west of the Mississippi River and the first state university in Thomas Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase territory. MU provides all the benefits of two universities in one — it's a major land-grant institution and Missouri's largest public research university.

Considered one of the nation's top-tier institutions, Mizzou has a reputation of excellence in teaching and research, and is the flagship campus of the four-campus University of Missouri System. It is one of only 34 public universities, and the only public institution in Missouri, to be selected for membership in the Association of American Universities. MU offers more than 280 degree programs — including more than 75 online degree options — and is designated as comprehensive doctoral with medical/veterinary by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

Mizzou is recognized nationally and receives top rankings for its programs in many areas, including journalismdispute resolutionfamily and community medicinecampus writing program and Freshman Interest Groups. As one of only six public universities in the country with medicineveterinary medicine and law all on one campus, MU provides Missouri with an educated work force of doctors, veterinarians and lawyers.

At Mizzou, we know how to make an impact—and our work reaches far beyond our campus. When you become part of our community, you’ll be part of our collective effort to teach, to learn and to drive change that results in better lives and brighter futures for the world.

Mizzou Tigers are lifelong learners, and that includes our faculty and staff members. All employees have the opportunity to pursue personal and professional growth and acquire new skills for their own benefit and the benefit of the university.

Our university seeks to support the whole employee, and that includes a competitive compensation and benefits package, support that will help you find work/life balance, a focus on career planning and plenty of opportunities to find and be recognized for your success.

We support an engaged and energized university community through competitive medical, dental and vision insurance as well as diverse programs to support whole-person wellness.

Mizzou empowers employees to make a lasting financial plan with retirement plan options, some of which are accessible to all faculty and staff, no matter their eligibility for other benefits.

Mizzou is a world-renowned educational and research institution, and our first-rate faculty, staff and students are part of something big. If you’re looking for a vibrant community that offers endless opportunities to grow and make a difference throughout our state, the nation and the world, our university may be the place for you. 

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