University of Missouri-Columbia hiring Student Support Specialist II in Columbia, MO | LinkedIn (2024)

Hiring Department

Educational, School & Counseling Psychology

Job DescriptionThe Department of Educational, School & Counseling Psychology seeks to fill a position. The department serves primarily graduate students with some undergraduate courses. The department has a very strong online presence, two nationally accredited programs, and a joint international master's program. The position will serve our on-line and campus programs and will be cross trained to allow coverage of both positions. The primary function of this position is to support faculty and students with activities with job duties as described below. You can find additional department information on our website: https://education.missouri.edu/educational-school-counseling-psychology/

Job Duties Include

• Responding to student, faculty, and prospective student queries about departmental graduate programs, faculty/staff, and services provided by the department. This will be completed both in-person as well as being responsive to online inquiries
• Supporting other student support staff, the department chair, and the director of graduate studies with clerical and organizational tasks for graduate students and the department in general
• Prepare, collect, and submit graduate student forms and progress documentation in collaboration with the student and faculty members
• Collaborate with faculty regarding graduate student recruitment, admission, and progress/advising
• Support relevant data collection necessary for accreditation processes

Shift

Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Minimum QualificationsA Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Salary Range: $16.72 - $22.00 per hour

Grade: GGS-007

University Title: STUDENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST II

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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/totalrewards/benefits.

Values CommitmentWe value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

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