General Education Program Support Coordinator, UMKC's Office of Curriculum and Assessment

General Education Program Support Coordinator, UMKC's Office of Curriculum and Assessment

Company:
University of Missouri - Kansas City

Job Location:

Category:
Curriculum Design

Type:
Full-Time

Hiring Department
Office of Curriculum and Assessment

Job Description
The University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) invites applications for the position of General Education Program Support Coordinator. This position provides administrative support for the UMKC Essentials, General Education Program, the University College, and the Vice Provost for Curriculum and Assessment. The University seeks experienced, innovative, and dynamic individuals who will become part of the team for university-wide academic program support.

Characteristic Duties
• Provides administrative support to the Vice Provost of Curriculum and Assessment including - organizing calendars and meetings and monitoring departmental email.
• Assists with University College and UMKC Essentials, General Education course demand projections, capacity planning, and scheduling coordinated with academic units across campus.
• Facilitates review and communications regarding student petitions for General Education Requirement Substitutions, Retroactive Withdrawal and Academic Amnesty.
• Create correspondence, charts, tables, reports, etc., manages storage of information, and transmits information electronically (generally completed in Excel, Cognos, FilemakerPro). Uses the internet to do research as requested.
• Prepares reports and correspondence, prepares presentation documents, compiles, and distributes meeting notes, places supply orders, makes copies, and handles arrangements for events/meetings.
• Coordinates in the creation and maintenance of accurate, undergraduate course rotation schedule for UAchieve Planner coordinated with academic units across campus.
• Reviewing/verifying UCollege and General Education income and expenses and make corrections as appropriate, and order supplies and equipment.
• Edits and maintains unit websites in coordination with UMKC Marketing and Communications.
• Provides exemplary service to current and prospective students, faculty and professional staff, and community members including parents, alumni, and practicing professionals interacting face to face, by phone, and by email.

Supervision Received
General supervision is received from the Vice Provost for Curriculum and Assessment

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the maintenance and reporting from a large data base is preferred. Some technical understanding of data base design and ad hoc reporting software is highly desirable.
• Three to five years progressively responsible office experience in an educational institution. Technical education or training beyond high school may be substituted for experience.
• Experience using office support software including word processing and spreadsheet analytical skills is necessary.
• An understanding of the goals of general education.

Anticipated Hiring Range
The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as starting at $21.71 - $23.00 per hour.
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: 9 Salary Plan # GGS
University Title: Program/Project Support Coordinator II
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 Materials
Application materials must include a cover letter and updated resume or CV.

Application Deadline
For best consideration, submit all application materials by April 13, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted until filled.

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/totalrewards/benefits.

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 816-235-6910.