STUDENT SERVICE COORDINATOR II #00035908

University of Missouri System • Rolla, MO

31d • $22

About The Position

Support for S&T Graduate Council and Graduate Faculty Coordinate, prepare and distribute the meeting agenda(s) Arrange and attend/facilitate all meetings of the Graduate Council and Graduate Faculty and the Executive Committee Generate and send communications on behalf of the Graduate Faculty president Monitor faculty standing committee membership and hold elections when needed Coordinate, schedule, and attend/facilitate all membership, awards, and ad-hoc committee meetings and communicate results Plan and organize the annual outstanding graduate faculty and staff awards process Graduate Student Advising and Support Advise graduate students on university rules and requirements as outlined in the Graduate Catalog and Chancellor's Policy Memo II-20 Evaluate plans of study against university-level established criteria; process all graduate forms for students in certificate, master and doctoral programs Provide information on related university policies and make appropriate referrals to other offices or departments Deliver group presentations or workshops to disseminate information related to graduate policies, milestones, and degree completion Faculty/Staff Support Serve as a resource for faculty and staff regarding complex graduate policies and student-specific issues Collaborate with academic departments to ensure consistent application of university standards Analyze potential solutions and provide input and recommendations regarding specific student situations Monitor Degree Progress Create and maintain degree audits based on student's submitted plans of study to track academic progress Analyze enrollment and milestone data to proactively address issues and support timely progression Review and validate degree audits for students applying for graduation and coordinate with departments to resolve deficiencies Finalize audits and determine eligibility for awarding degrees or certificates Thesis/Dissertation Formatting Review Guide students through the format review process for theses and dissertations to ensure compliance with university and Graduate Faculty formatting standards Accept final theses/dissertations as a requirement of graduation and ensure submission to the library and ProQuest for publishing Policy/Procedure Updates Participate in cross-functional meetings to review and recommend updates to graduate support processes and policies Coordinate with offices such as the Registrar, International Student and Scholar Services, and Care Management to strengthen institutional partnerships and improve the graduate student experience Campus Collaboration Connect with internal constituents to unify partnerships and exchange ideas/requirements Assist international students in meeting their responsibility to maintain valid visa status while completing their academic plan of study and participating in CPT/OPT Participate in discussions and provide recommendations on interoffice duties that are directly and indirectly related to the scope of duties in this position and have an impact on the graduate student support function Other Duties as Assigned

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Nice To Haves

• Strong communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively both as a part of a team and with a highly diverse population

Responsibilities

• Support for S&T Graduate Council and Graduate Faculty
• Coordinate, prepare and distribute the meeting agenda(s)
• Arrange and attend/facilitate all meetings of the Graduate Council and Graduate Faculty and the Executive Committee
• Generate and send communications on behalf of the Graduate Faculty president
• Monitor faculty standing committee membership and hold elections when needed
• Coordinate, schedule, and attend/facilitate all membership, awards, and ad-hoc committee meetings and communicate results
• Plan and organize the annual outstanding graduate faculty and staff awards process
• Advise graduate students on university rules and requirements as outlined in the Graduate Catalog and Chancellor's Policy Memo II-20
• Evaluate plans of study against university-level established criteria; process all graduate forms for students in certificate, master and doctoral programs
• Provide information on related university policies and make appropriate referrals to other offices or departments
• Deliver group presentations or workshops to disseminate information related to graduate policies, milestones, and degree completion
• Serve as a resource for faculty and staff regarding complex graduate policies and student-specific issues
• Collaborate with academic departments to ensure consistent application of university standards
• Analyze potential solutions and provide input and recommendations regarding specific student situations
• Create and maintain degree audits based on student's submitted plans of study to track academic progress
• Analyze enrollment and milestone data to proactively address issues and support timely progression
• Review and validate degree audits for students applying for graduation and coordinate with departments to resolve deficiencies
• Finalize audits and determine eligibility for awarding degrees or certificates
• Guide students through the format review process for theses and dissertations to ensure compliance with university and Graduate Faculty formatting standards
• Accept final theses/dissertations as a requirement of graduation and ensure submission to the library and ProQuest for publishing
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to review and recommend updates to graduate support processes and policies
• Coordinate with offices such as the Registrar, International Student and Scholar Services, and Care Management to strengthen institutional partnerships and improve the graduate student experience
• Connect with internal constituents to unify partnerships and exchange ideas/requirements
• Assist international students in meeting their responsibility to maintain valid visa status while completing their academic plan of study and participating in CPT/OPT
• Participate in discussions and provide recommendations on interoffice duties that are directly and indirectly related to the scope of duties in this position and have an impact on the graduate student support function
• Other Duties as Assigned

Benefits

• The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees