Student Success Coordinator

Montana State University; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Montana State University is seeking a Student Success Coordinator to guide students from recruitment through graduation. You will coordinate undergraduate and graduate program activities, support recruitment, retention, and engagement, and develop initiatives to strengthen academic programs and the student community.

This role provides essential administrative support, collaborates with faculty and staff, and helps improve departmental operations and student experiences.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and multitasking skills required.
• Strong record-keeping and attention to detail.
• Experience with information systems and software applications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate undergraduate and graduate program activities from recruitment through graduation.
• Assist with graduate admissions tracking and milestone communications.
• Develop and coordinate student-focused events to enhance recruitment and engagement.
• Create and maintain student communications, resources, webpages, and handbooks.
• Provide essential administrative support and assist with office operations.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Record-keeping

Information systems

Tools

Information systems

Job description

Montana State University is hiring a Student Success Coordinator to assist students in navigating academic and administrative processes from recruitment through graduation. This role coordinates undergraduate and graduate program activities, supports recruitment, retention, and student engagement, and develops initiatives to enhance the academic programs and student community. The coordinator will provide essential administrative support and collaborate with faculty and staff to strengthen departmental operations and student experiences.

Highlights

• Serve as a primary resource for undergraduate and graduate students from entry to graduation, coordinating academic processes and faculty advising.
• Manage graduate admissions and track student milestones, ensuring proactive communication with stakeholders.
• Develop and coordinate student-focused activities and events to enhance recruitment, engagement, and community connection.
• Create and maintain clear communications and student resources including webpages, recruitment materials, and handbooks.
• Support academic planning by coordinating curriculum activities, course scheduling, and program assessments.
• Provide departmental administrative support including meeting and event logistics and office operations.
• Required skills include excellent communication, multitasking, record-keeping, and experience with information systems and software applications.
• Preferred qualifications include experience with academic advising, recruitment, student services, collaboration with faculty and administration, and knowledge of MSU policies.
• Position offers $21.00 per hour, commensurate with experience, and is benefits eligible.
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