Associate Director, Access and Success Programs

🇺🇸 Springfield, MO

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $58K

💻 Academic Advising

🗓️ October 8th, 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 tailored for Access Scholarship recipients, first-generation, and Pell-eligible students. This position requires collaboration across departments and external partners to provide students with resources and skills for their academic success.

Highlights

Oversee and implement Bears Lead, a comprehensive college transition program for targeted student populations.
Collaborate internally, interdepartmentally, and externally to connect students with relevant information and resources.
Required Education: Master’s degree or equivalent experience and education combination.
Minimum three years’ experience in academic advising, access programs, or related higher education roles; student services or teaching experience preferred.
Skills required include strong presentation, written communication, interpersonal, organizational, and management abilities.
Knowledge of first-generation and Pell-eligible student needs with respect and cultural sensitivity.
Proficiency in various computer applications, with database experience preferred.
Validate and maintain a valid driver’s license; occasional work during evenings and weekends is necessary.
Position is full-time, exempt, with a proposed salary of $57,500 and pay grade 45.
Requires collaboration with Access and Success Programs department and engagement with diverse student populations.