Bears Lead Program Coordinator

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title Bears Lead Program Coordinator

Work Location Springfield Campus

Department Access and Success Programs

HR Home Department 080117 ACCESS & SUCCESS PROGRAMS

Pay Grade 42

Proposed Salary $42,000

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants.

Appointment Type Full Time Regular

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

General Function

The Bears LEAD Program Coordinator assists in the implementation and management of transition and support programs impacting retention, persistence, and graduation rates for program participants.

Description Of Primary Duties

• Assists in implementing and managing retention and persistence to graduation programs for underrepresented student populations.
• Provides information and direct service(s) to students from underrepresented populations through individual advising and group meetings.
• Develops social and recreational activities for students in the program by coordinating and facilitating workshops, meetings, conferences, and special activities.
• Develops and coordinates community and University networking opportunities.
• Assists in the recruitment, supervision, and training of peer mentors for the program.
• Serves as an advocate for students in the program and collaborates and maintains relationships with university partners and colleagues regarding the program and activities.
• Prepares and maintains mandatory program documentation and student records.
• Prepares and/or develops program and course materials and distributes to appropriate parties.
• Assists in decision-making for the program and serves as a program representative to the campus and community.
• Evaluates programs and makes recommendations for change as needed.
• Serves on college and University committees that support efforts that positively impact the success of underrepresented students.
• Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
• Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as directed by the supervisor.
• Contributes to the overall success of the division of Student Affairs by performing other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree is preferred. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.

Experience: At least one year of experience related to undergraduate student success programming, working with a broad-base spectrum of student populations, and/or retention in higher education is preferred.

Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills are required. Effective interpersonal skills are required. A knowledge of student success practices for underrepresented students is required. The ability to learn and apply basic student recruitment, outreach, and retention functions is required. The ability to work with diverse populations of students to identify basic student needs for referrals using appropriate academic and career resources is required. The ability to manage people and projects is required. Knowledge of personal computer applications, such as Microsoft Office is required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is preferred.

Additional Qualifications

Link to Job Description https://www.missouristate.edu/Human/JobDescriptions/1164.htm

Open Date 04/08/2024

Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)

Special Instructions to Applicants

The first date of consideration is May 1, 2024, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Official transcripts required at time of hire.

EO/AA and Diversity Statement

Non Discrimination Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict nondiscrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, TitleIX@missouristate.edu , 417-836-8506,or to the Office for Civil Rights. All other inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance, Park Central Office Building, Suite 111, Springfield, Missouri 65897, equity@missouristate.edu , 417-836-4252, or to the Office for Civil Rights. (Res. Board Policies No. 70-11; Bd. Min. 10-28-11.)

Background Check Statement

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Posting Detail

Posting Number 20240075FTS

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/74386

Salary : $42,000