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University of Missouri-Columbia
Career Services Coordinator: Senior Student Services
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Columbia, Missouri
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Full-Time
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$55K - $65K
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Career Services
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September 17th, 2026
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Edtech.com's Summary
The University of Missouri is hiring a Career Services Coordinator: Senior Student Services. The role involves developing and implementing career development programs for approximately 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students, advising students on career-related topics, coordinating career events, building employer partnerships, and collaborating with various campus departments and external partners to support student success.
Highlights
- Provide individual and group career advising including resumes, job search strategies, and interview preparation.
- Coordinate career fairs and employer interview days for College of Education & Human Development (CEHD) students.
- Develop and deliver professional development workshops and maintain online career resources.
- Engage in student outreach and collaborate with CEHD faculty, staff, and student organizations to enhance career learning experiences.
- Work closely with the Office of Clinical Experiences and Partnerships and other university career services teams.
- Manage outcomes data tracking for CEHD alumni placement and serve as the CEHD administrator for Handshake platform.
- Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience.
- Preferred experience includes working in a university or P12 education setting and creating student programming in career counseling or student affairs.
- Salary range is $55,000 to $65,000 annually with eligibility for comprehensive university benefits.
- Position Title: Student Service Coordinator Senior, Grade: GGS 010.
Career Services Coordinator: Senior Student Services Full Description
Career Services Coordinator: Senior Student Services
Job ID
60928
Location
Columbia
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Hiring Department
College of Education & Human Development Career Services
Job Description
The CEHD Career Services Coordinator will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring career and professional development activities for approximately 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students from degree programs in the College of Education & Human Development (CEHD). This position will engage students with career development activities, cultivate strong employer partnerships, and facilitate opportunities for connecting employers with CEHD students. As a member of the Office of Clinical Experiences and Partnerships, this role will collaborate closely with this team.
Job responsibilities include:
• Career Advising: provide individual and small group coaching (in-person and virtually) to advise on career-related topics including resumes, CVs, cover letters, part-time and full-time job search strategies, careers in education and human development, graduate school applications, teaching philosophies, and mock interviews. Develop career resources specifically focused on career readiness of CEHD majors.
• Career Events and Employer Relations: responsible for coordinating career fairs and interview days each academic year for CEHD students. Develop connections with prospective employers for CEHD students.
• Professional Development: provide guest lectures/presentations to students in CEHD courses and student organizations and assist with review of resumes and other professional documents. Plan and offer career development workshops and career/professional program information sessions. Maintain a Canvas site of professional resources for students.
• Student Outreach: represent and share information about Career Services with new and prospective students and families, collaborate with other CEHD student-facing staff and faculty to offer career-focused learning experiences throughout the year.
• OCEP Collaboration: collaborate with the Office of Clinical Experiences and Partnership team on ongoing projects, presentations, and team events.
• Campus and College Collaborations: collaborate with the MU Career Center, serve on MU Career Services Council, and represent CEHD on campus committees focused on career services. Work closely with other offices in Student Success & Academic Affairs as well as Graduate Student Services staff.
• Outcomes Data and Handshake: serve as divisional lead for the Outcomes Survey, tracking placement of undergraduate CEHD alumni using campus-wide outcomes and analytics software and provide data to CEHD administrators as requested. Serve as CEHD Handshake administrator, conducting online resume reviews for CEHD students and job approvals.
• Career Advising: provide individual and small group coaching (in-person and virtually) to advise on career-related topics including resumes, CVs, cover letters, part-time and full-time job search strategies, careers in education and human development, graduate school applications, teaching philosophies, and mock interviews. Develop career resources specifically focused on career readiness of CEHD majors.
• Career Events and Employer Relations: responsible for coordinating career fairs and interview days each academic year for CEHD students. Develop connections with prospective employers for CEHD students.
• Professional Development: provide guest lectures/presentations to students in CEHD courses and student organizations and assist with review of resumes and other professional documents. Plan and offer career development workshops and career/professional program information sessions. Maintain a Canvas site of professional resources for students.
• Student Outreach: represent and share information about Career Services with new and prospective students and families, collaborate with other CEHD student-facing staff and faculty to offer career-focused learning experiences throughout the year.
• OCEP Collaboration: collaborate with the Office of Clinical Experiences and Partnership team on ongoing projects, presentations, and team events.
• Campus and College Collaborations: collaborate with the MU Career Center, serve on MU Career Services Council, and represent CEHD on campus committees focused on career services. Work closely with other offices in Student Success & Academic Affairs as well as Graduate Student Services staff.
• Outcomes Data and Handshake: serve as divisional lead for the Outcomes Survey, tracking placement of undergraduate CEHD alumni using campus-wide outcomes and analytics software and provide data to CEHD administrators as requested. Serve as CEHD Handshake administrator, conducting online resume reviews for CEHD students and job approvals.
Shift
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
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
Three years of experience in university or P12 education setting working in a student-facing role.
Experience in creating and facilitating student programming in the areas of career counseling, advising and/or student affairs.
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Grade: GGS 010
University Title: Student Service Coordinator Senior
Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.
Application Materials
Completed online application, cover letter, and resume.
Sponsorship Information
Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.
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