Senior Graduate Programs Support Specialist

University of Missouri-Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Educational fee discounts

Job summary

The University of Missouri Electrical Eng & Computer Sci department seeks a Business Support Specialist Senior to provide essential administrative and financial support for graduate programs. This on-site role focuses on data management, communications, and operational coordination.

Responsibilities include coordinating with HR/fiscal staff, assisting with recruitment activities, and serving as a liaison to the MU Graduate School.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus 2 years of experience.
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures.
• PeopleSoft HR and Fiscal experience.
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Working knowledge of myZou and Canvas.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records on all graduate students and assist the Director of Graduate studies with data summaries for faculty and campus administrators.
• Coordinate with fiscal and HR staff regarding graduate student appointments, funding, fellowships, and renewals.
• Assist with graduate recruitment activities, including communications with prospective students and campus visits.
• Serve as a liaison between the MU Graduate School and Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science for the Director of Graduate studies, faculty, and students.
• Assist graduate students with registration, degree milestones, and graduation requirements.
• Assist with processing of travel reimbursements and ensure proper procedures are followed.
• Understand how tasks relate to others on the team and how the team integrates with related teams.
• Organize and complete assignments according to priorities.
• Identify and solve typical problems in own area without supervision.
• Evaluate and select solutions from established options/procedures.
• Impact the team through the quality of services and information provided.
• Communicate through regular information exchange.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent + 2 years experience

Tools

PeopleSoft (HR/Fiscal)

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

myZou

Canvas

Job description

The University of Missouri Electrical Eng & Computer Sci department seeks a Business Support Specialist Senior to provide essential administrative and financial support for graduate programs. This on-site role focuses on data management, communications, and operational coordination.

Responsibilities include coordinating with HR/fiscal staff, assisting with recruitment activities, and serving as a liaison to the MU Graduate School.