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Missouri State University

Associate Director, Access and Success Programs

🇺🇸 Springfield, MO

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $58K

💻 Operations

🗓️ August 6th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Missouri State University is hiring an Associate Director, Access and Success Programs. The role involves overseeing the development and implementation of Bears Lead, a college transition program for Access Scholarship recipients and first-generation or Pell-eligible students, collaborating with internal and external partners to connect students with resources and develop their success skills.

Highlights

  • Manage and implement Bears Lead college transition program for targeted student populations.
  • Collaborate across departments and with external entities to provide student support.
  • Requires a Master’s degree or equivalent education/experience combination.
  • Minimum three years' experience in academic advising, access programs, or related university student services.
  • Preferred experience with First-Generation or Pell Eligible student populations.
  • Strong presentation, written communication, interpersonal, organizational, and management skills needed.
  • Must understand and engage effectively with first-generation and Pell-eligible students.
  • Working knowledge of computer applications required; database experience preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license required; occasional evening and weekend work expected.
  • Proposed salary is $57,500 annually; position is full-time and exempt.