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Missouri State University

Coordinator, Student Success Initiatives

🇺🇸 Springfield, MO

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $52K - $53K

💻 Academic Advising

🗓️ August 28th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Missouri State University is hiring a Coordinator, Student Success Initiatives. This role directs student success programs including the BEAR Launch summer bridge program, advises students admitted through an individual review process, develops academic plans, guides students in selecting majors, and connects them to university resources for career and academic planning.

Highlights
  • Direct student success initiatives within the Academic Advising and Transfer Center, including the BEAR Launch summer bridge program.
  • Advise students admitted via individual review/exceptions and those who are undecided about their majors.
  • Develop academic plans aligned with students' educational goals and assist exploratory students in major selection.
  • Guide 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 with knowledge of higher education policies.
  • Experience working with at-risk and/or first-year student populations is required; teaching and program assessment experience preferred.
  • Must have excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and management skills.
  • Proficient with various computer and database applications.
  • Position requires occasional evening and weekend work.
  • Compensation is $52,000-$53,000 annually and position is exempt, full-time regular staff.