Senior Student Support Specialist

The Dean's Office of Medical Education

The Senior Student Support Specialist will provide calendar and meeting administrative support for the Associate Dean for Student Affairs and the Associate Dean for Preprofessional programs. In addition, this position will provide administrative support to the Office of Community, Professional Proficiency and Student Success (CaPS) which includes pathway program execution and support and student recruitment activities. This position is a 1.0 FTE.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide calendar and meeting support for the Associate Dean of Student Affairs and the Associate Dean for Preprofessional Programs.
* Assist with pathway program logistics, organization, communication, and implementation, such as, securing parking, reserving campus facilities, ordering catering, and technology needs.
* Monitor Pathway/Outreach web applications, revise email notifications, contact applicants and monitor pathway email accounts.
* Create and distribute program marketing/promotion materials.
* Order and maintain program and recruitment supplies.
* Manage Protection of Minors Youth Registry.
* Assist at program events, beginning with set up to tear down.
* Closeout program handbook, assist in compiling evaluation results and recording participation.
* Provide student tracking and attendance assistance for the Pathways to Success Program weekly events.
* Planning and coordination of recruitment events including booth acquisition, coordination of attendees and travel.
* Assist with other programmatic initiatives under the Office of CaPS as assigned.

Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm.

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.

Hiring Range: $18.50 - $22.00 per hour
Grade: GGS-008
University Title:SENIOR STUDENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST
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Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours' drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County's largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen cultural festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

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 Commitment

We 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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