Advise students on admissions, enrollment, registration,
academic progress, degree requirements, and graduation
processes.
Coordinate graduate admissions processes and prepare admission
and funding offer letters.
Maintain graduate student records, databases, and
documentation.
Coordinate qualifying examinations, comprehensive examinations,
thesis defenses, dissertation defenses, and other graduate
milestones.
Monitor student performance and assist with assessment and
reporting activities.
Assist with graduate scholarships, fellowships, assistantships,
and student funding opportunities.
Provide guidance to students regarding fellowship and
scholarship applications.
Track graduate assistant appointments and support evaluation
and professional development processes.
Serve as liaison between students, faculty, departmental
leadership, and university offices.
Assist with updates to graduate policies, procedures, and
handbook materials.
Work with department chair to assign graduate student office
spaces.
Serves as the assistant to the department's Associate Chair for
Graduate Studies and Advising and to the department's Assistant
Chair for Distance Education Programs and Advising
Supervise student employees as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned. Work Environment: This
position operates in a highly disruptive, collaborative
administrative setting, supporting a diverse group of faculty,
staff, and students.
Minimum Qualifications
A high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and
experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable
knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired is necessary
Preferred Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to
detail
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and
collaboratively in a team environment
- Ability and motivation to work in a highly interruptive and
busy environment.
Anticipated Hiring Range
The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established
as $15.50 - $20.75.
Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not
limited to, the individual’s particular combination of education,
skills, and experience, as well as organizational
requirements.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck.
The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans,
and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Grade: 6
University Title: STUDENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST I
To review the University of Missouri’s Staff Compensation Structure
you can view the Job Code detail page. Internal applicants can
determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile
tile in myHR.
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.
Sponsorship Information
Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this
position.
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/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity
& Title IX at 573-341-7734.
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Job Title STUDENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST I #00025121
Job ID 60826
Location Rolla
Department Civil, Arch & Environ Eng
Job Family Student Support
Business Unit Missouri S & T
Posted Date 08/31/2026
Close Date Open Until Filled
