PROGRAM MANAGER OF GRADUATE STUDENT AND POSTDOCTORAL SUCCESS

Hiring Department

Graduate Education

The Graduate Education office at Missouri S&T supports graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, faculty, and staff through advising, degree milestones, thesis and dissertation review, policy guidance, professional development, and administrative support through degree completion and postdoctoral success.

Job Description

This position will play a pivotal role in advancing the academic success, professional development, and engagement of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. This role involves cross-campus collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and program assessment to ensure that offerings are effective, inclusive, and aligned with the strategic plan and institution's goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Coordination & Delivery
  • Plan, implement, and evaluate a variety of academic and professional development programs such as:
    • NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) info sessions
    • Thesis/dissertation formatting workshops
    • 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) competition
    • Graduate Student Lunch and Learn series
    • Graduate Teaching Program (GTP) information sessions
    • GTA Workshop
  • Ensure programs are inclusive, accessible, and aligned with graduate student and postdoc needs
• Postdoctoral Scholar Engagement
  • Develop and implement initiatives to support community-building and professional growth among postdoctoral scholars
  • Create opportunities that foster a sense of belonging and connection to the institution
• Graduate Student Recruitment
  • Assist with planning and executing strategic events and initiatives designed to attract a diverse and high-achieving pool of prospective graduate students
  • Collaborate with admissions and departmental partners to support recruitment goals
• Program Evaluation & Improvement
  • Use established procedures and informed judgment to assess program effectiveness
  • Collect and analyze participant feedback and engagement data to inform improvements
  • Develop recommendations for program enhancements based on findings
• Website Management and Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
  • Responsible for the ongoing maintenance and accuracy of the Graduate Education website
  • Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance programming impact
  • Communicate regularly with faculty, staff, and partners to coordinate efforts and promote offerings
• Communications to Graduate Students and Postdocs (Email, Newsletter, Social Media)
  • Send targeted emails to students and/or postdocs regarding upcoming events, workshops, and deadlines
  • Create and distribute flyers and digital content for events and office services
  • Manage content and maintain consistent activity on social media platforms to promote events and initiatives
• Other Duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to assess program effectiveness and use data to inform decisions
• Experience supporting graduate students or postdoctoral scholars
• Familiarity with graduate education issues and best practices
• Event planning experience in a higher education setting

Anticipated Hiring Range

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $52,916-$61,000 annually.

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: GGS 9E
University Title: PROGRAM MANAGER I STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
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Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

Sponsorship Information

Visa Sponsorship Information:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.