"Academic Coordinator, TRIO/Student Support Services - TRIO and Educational Access Programs"

Academic Coordinator, TRIO/Student Support Services - TRIO and Educational Access Programs

Southeast Missouri State University

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202500403

Location: Cape Girardeau, MO

Department: Student Support Services

Position Summary

Academic Coordinator, TRIO/Student Support Services (SSS)
TRIO and Educational Access Programs
Full-Time / Grant-Funded

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides academic counseling and support for student participants to achieve goals of persistence and graduation
• Develops and implements college success and financial responsibility seminars focusing on academic support, financial literacy, and personal enrichment topics
• Develops and maintains an overview of university-wide academic support resources for program participants
• Collaborates with other campus programs, offices, and departments
• Serves as a liaison with the University's Tutorial and Supplemental Instruction Programs
• Assists participants who request support through tutoring or Supplemental Instruction and provides follow-up services as needed
• Assists in the recruitment, screening, and selection of program participants
• Assists in the preparation of various program reports and evaluations
• Promotes program awareness and speaks to interested groups about TRIO/SSS
• Designs and implements cultural and academic enrichment activities for student participants while maintaining the social media component of our program to promote, highlight, and spotlight students and events
• Completes student contact documentation
• Will serve as project lead on various program-related initiatives that will include collaboration, planning, organizing, and evaluation
• Will assist with developing and ensuring completion of evaluations related to program services
• Serves on committees as assigned or supported by the program director, travels with students for off-campus events, and may have occasional evening or weekend work responsibilities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of one year of successful office experience, during which working with data, technology, and records management were of primary importance
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access)
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Evidence of organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience working with first-generation, limited-income students, or students with documented disabilities who have been historically underestimated in higher education
• Knowledgeable on graduate school application, admission, and financial assistance processes
• Excellent written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates the ability to respond to supervision and utilize appropriate independence and autonomy in an office setting

Required Information & Deadline

Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, application materials must be received by January 9, 2026. The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled.

To Apply: Complete the online application by clicking on the APPLY button at the top of the page. You must submit the following for your application materials to be complete:

• Letter of interest addressing required qualifications
• Current resume
• Names and contact information of three professional references may be asked for at a later date, if not submitted

Additional Information

Department Website: TRIO & Educational Access Programs

About Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO): Founded in 1873 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Southeast Missouri State University provides student-centered education and experiential learning with a foundation of liberal arts and sciences, embracing a tradition of access, exceptional teaching, and commitment to student success that significantly contributes to the development of the region and beyond. SEMO values access to high-quality, affordable education with a broadly representative student body, faculty, and staff that respects and celebrates a diverse learning community in a global society.

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