DIRECTOR, STUDENT SERVICES & ALUMNI RELATIONS

College of Optometry

• Assist the Associate Dean of Student Services and Alumni Relations in cultivating and maintaining a vibrant alumni base, through hosting alumni events at state and national meetings, creating alumni opportunities to engage with the current student body, etc.
• Works closely with the Associate Dean of Student Services and Alumni Relations, on all aspects of student-related issues, fostering a sense of community and supporting College of Optometry's goal of graduating practice-ready optometrists.
• Facilitate the admissions process for the College of Optometry with regards to recruitment, interviewing, and supporting applicants.
• Engaging with prospective students
• Navigate student enrollment
• Manage student background checks
• Assist in reviewing MOUs from undergraduate partnerships
• Manage student services support staff
• Manage optometry student workers such as tutors, Tas, and ambassadors. This includes hiring process, onboarding,
  Facilitate the student ambassador program
• Serve as the principal liaison between the administration/faculty and the student body, providing leadership, collaboration, and direction to ensure a positive educational experience.
• Serve as coordinator to ensure compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
• Assist students and work with other departments to uniformly implement policies relating to academics, conduct, transfers, absences, withdrawal, probation, dismissal, reinstatement, and other matters.
• Oversee academic accommodations policies and procedures.
• Serve as a key contact with student government and student organizations to cultivate and maintain relationships.
• Serve in an advisory role on various faculty committees (e.g., Admissions Committee, Student Committee, Curriculum Committee).
• Provide direct support with student-focused events, such as Commencement, the White Coat Ceremony, New Student Mixer.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate programs that support mental health, managing stress and study strategies.

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

MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00AM - 5:00PM

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

• Master's degree preferred
• Previous management experience
• Experience working with students and/or academic records
• Four to five years of experience in higher education.
  

Pay commensurate with education and experience.
Hiring Range: $51,875 - $73,008 Annual
Grade: GGS-010
University Title: STUDENT SERVICE COORDINATOR SENIOR

Application materials include a cover letter and resume. Finalists will be asked to provide references at a later date.

Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment to the UMSL Job site: http://umsl.jobs.

Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). For questions about the application process, please email employment@umsl.edu. If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

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

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

To request ADA accommodations, please email the Office of Human Resources at umslhr@umsl.edu.