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Missouri State University

Coordinator, Student Success Initiatives

🇺🇸 Springfield, MO

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $52K - $53K

💻 Academic Advising

🗓️ August 1st, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Missouri State University is hiring a Coordinator, Student Success Initiatives. The role involves directing student success initiatives, including the BEAR (Building Early Academic Readiness) Launch summer bridge program, advising students admitted through individual review, and assisting undeclared and exploratory students with academic planning and major selection while connecting them to university resources.

Highlights
  • Directs student success initiatives in the Academic Advising and Transfer Center including the BEAR Launch summer bridge program.
  • Advises students admitted through individual review/exceptions and carries advising load for individual review and undeclared majors.
  • Assists students in academic plan development, major selection, and directs them to university resources for career and academic decisions.
  • Requires a Master's degree and at least three years of academic advising or counseling experience with knowledge of federal, state, and higher education policies.
  • Experience working with at-risk and first-year student populations is required; teaching and program design experience preferred.
  • Strong verbal, written communication, interpersonal, organizational, and management skills are essential.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and administrators across campus.
  • Working knowledge of various computer and database applications is required.
  • Position is full-time, exempt, with a salary range of $52,000-$53,000 annually.
  • Employment requires a criminal background check and candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.