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Missouri State University

Coordinator, Student Success Initiatives

🇺🇸 Springfield, MO

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $52K - $53K

💻 Academic Advising

🗓️ September 3rd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Missouri State University is hiring a Coordinator, Student Success Initiatives. This role directs student success programs within the Academic Advising and Transfer Center, including the BEAR Launch summer bridge program, advises students admitted through individual review and exception processes, and supports undeclared and exploratory majors in academic and career planning.

Highlights
  • Directs student success initiatives and the BEAR Launch summer bridge program.
  • Advises students admitted via individual review/exceptions and undeclared majors.
  • Assists students with developing academic plans and selecting academic majors.
  • Guides students to university resources for career and academic major decisions.
  • Requires a Master’s degree and at least three years of academic advising or counseling experience.
  • Experience with at-risk and first-year student populations is mandatory; teaching experience preferred.
  • Strong verbal/written communication, interpersonal, organizational, and management skills are required.
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and higher education policies and database applications is needed.
  • Position offers a salary range of $52,000-$53,000 annually and is exempt, full-time regular employment.
  • Occasional evening and weekend work required; candidates must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer without visa sponsorship.