UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI - KANSAS CITY
STUDENT AFFAIRS

Student Affairs provides student support, services, and educational programs to facilitate the growth and development of UMKC students, including educational, personal, social, physical, cultural, leadership and intellectual. We also handle student conduct and responsibilities. Our vision is to be recognized by our students and constituents as an outstanding service-oriented division that anticipates and provides for needs beyond the classroom. Our mission is to help create a collaborative and inclusive campus environment that drives student retention through dynamic programming and student support.

The Sr. Program/Project Support Coordinator will support functions for the Division of Student Affairs to ensure the goals and objectives of the unit are specified and accomplished in accordance with established priorities, time limitations, funding limitations and other specifications.

• Develops and implements programs/projects of Student Affairs, providing guidance and oversight as necessary.
• Manage day-to-day communication for the Division of Student Affairs; point of contact among staff, faculty, and students.
• Develop and monitor project management processes including the use of tools (e.g., software or applications) to manage large, complex, and multiuser projects.
• Support the development of reports by collecting information from various sources, organizing data, and formatting documents for final submission.
• Provide support to the Division of Student Affairs which may include but is not limited to data entry, filing, answering multiple phone lines and other activities as needed.
• Administration of the Canvas graduation course which requires monitoring student inquiries, providing timely responses, and directing them to the appropriate administrative resources. Includes reviewing student responses to ensure accuracy and provide feedback to students with incorrect submissions.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.

• Experience working in a higher education environment.
• The ability to interact with faculty, staff, and students.
• The ability to multi-task, work collaboratively, and work on confidential initiatives.
• The ability to update website(s) and or be willing to gain the necessary training.

Full time, benefit eligible staff position

Benefits Summary:

• Health, Vision, Dental options, available first day of employment.
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Days, Winter Break (Dec. 26th – Dec. 31st), and 9 Holidays
• Retirement Savings Plan with University Match
• Employee Educational Assistance and Tuition Reduction (75% Education Discount)* at UMKC and other UM System Schools (Missouri University, University of Missouri – St. Louis and at Missouri S&T)
• Employee Spouse/Dependent Educational Assistance and Tuition Reduction (50% Education Discount)* at UMKC and other UM System Schools (Missouri University, University of Missouri – St. Louis and at Missouri S&T)

$50,367 - $58,500 per year commensurate with education, experience, and internal equity.

Application review begins May 22nd, 2023

Position will continue to accept and review applications until filled.

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

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, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Vice Chancellor - Human Resources at 816-235-1621.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.

Know Your Rights

To read more about Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) please use the following links:

• Know Your Rights English Version
• Know Your Rights Spanish Version

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.

Why UMKC?

We offer full benefits that start day one, generous paid time off, paid winter break, and continuing education benefits. Visit our Total Rewards page to learn more.

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