Graduate College Operations Lead

Missouri State University; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri State University in Springfield, MO, seeks an Operations Administrator for the Graduate College. This full-time, on-site role coordinates graduate processes, manages budgets and financial records, and develops databases to support daily operations of the Graduate College.

You will maintain publications and web pages, work with the Dean to implement operational functions, and bring strong communication and organizational skills to a diverse, service‑oriented team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred; equivalent combination may be considered.
• With a Bachelor’s degree, at least five years of experience in higher education project management or similar roles.
• With a Master’s degree, at least two years of experience in higher education project management or similar roles.
• Experience in graduate education is preferred.
• Experience with Banner system is preferred; familiarity with statistical analysis software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of graduate processes, including budgeting and financial record keeping.
• Develop and maintain databases and perform statistical trend analysis.
• Resolve student problems and monitor matriculation in daily Graduate College operations.
• Maintain and revise Graduate College publications and web pages.
• Collaborate with the Dean of the Graduate College to implement operational functions.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Cultural competence

Database management

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Banner system

Statistical analysis software

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Banner system

Statistical analysis software

Job description

Missouri State University in Springfield, MO, seeks an Operations Administrator for the Graduate College. This full-time, on-site role coordinates graduate processes, manages budgets and financial records, and develops databases to support daily operations of the Graduate College.

You will maintain publications and web pages, work with the Dean to implement operational functions, and bring strong communication and organizational skills to a diverse, service‑oriented team.