Part-Time Admissions & Practicum Support Specialist

Missouri State University; Springfield, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Missouri State University in Springfield is seeking a Part‑Time Administrative Support Specialist to provide essential administrative and operational support for the Graduate Counseling Program. Primary duties include coordinating admissions processes and supporting practicum and internship operations.

You will act as a central contact for students, faculty, site supervisors, and university offices to ensure compliant and efficient program administration, with attention to FERPA and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate’s degree preferred.
• Administrative support experience, preferably in higher education, healthcare, or a related professional setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic database management systems.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive student information.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with faculty, students, and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support for the Graduate Counseling Program, coordinating admissions processes and supporting practicum and internship operations.
• Serve as a central point of contact for prospective and current students, faculty, clinical site supervisors, and university offices to ensure efficient program administration and compliance with university and accreditation requirements.

Skills

Administrative support

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Confidentiality

Independent working

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic database management systems

Job description

Missouri State University in Springfield is seeking a Part‑Time Administrative Support Specialist to provide essential administrative and operational support for the Graduate Counseling Program. Primary duties include coordinating admissions processes and supporting practicum and internship operations.

You will act as a central contact for students, faculty, site supervisors, and university offices to ensure compliant and efficient program administration, with attention to FERPA and