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MSSU is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.

Part-Time Transfer Admissions Counselor
Posted 3/18/10

Coordinator - Web Content - FILLED
Posted 2/11/10

Coordinator, Training Logistics - HOLD
Posted 10/30/09

MSSU is seeking applicants for position in the Admissions Department assisting with the activities related to recruitment and admission procedures for transfer students. Complete job description and position requirements are available at our web site at www.mssu.edu/hr. Successful applicants will have a bachelors degree and experience in higher education recruiting. This professional position has partial leave benefits available plus an opportunity to impact the lives of students. Position is open until filled. Send application material to: Resumes@mssu.edu.

EOE/AA.

Admissions Counselor

MSSU is seeking applicants for the professional position of Admissions Counselor in our Admissions Office. Duties include: coordinate and administer recruitment programs and events; interact with prospective students and their families; manage recruitment territory consisting of high schools and community colleges. Applicants must have excellent presentation, organizational, computer, and interpersonal skills. Bachelor’s degree is required and recruiting experience in higher education is preferred. Valid driver’s license is necessary for day and overnight travel. Comprehensive benefits. Position is open until filled.

Submit cover letter, resume, and three references to Resumes@mssu.edu.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. EOE/AA

Job Description
The Admissions Counselor plans, initiates, executes and evaluates programs for recruitment and admission of students. This position provides guidance and approval for students seeking admissions into the University.

Essential Duties
Travels by automobile to high schools to meet with prospective students, parents and counselors.
Represents Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) at college day and night fairs.
Helps organize, set-up and participate in receptions and special events designed to attract new students.
Manages assigned recruitment territory by using computer databases of student records.
Makes contact with potential students each week throughout the recruitment cycle.
Conducts interviews and tours of campus for prospective students.
Assists with the evaluation of transcripts.
Assists students with academic questions.
Advises students concerning degree requirements.
Assists the Admissions Office with daily duties related to recruitment and admission of all categories of students.
Updates admission publications.
Performs other related duties as required.

Education, Experience, and Licenses
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university is required.
One year related experience and/or training preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have valid Driver's License and ability to meet insurance requirements for driving University vehicles.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.
Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style.
Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, students, faculty, staff, members of the public, and/or Board of Governors.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to travel extensively including overnight travel.
Ability to effectively use the Internet as a research tool.
Must have proven excellent public speaking skills.
Requires the ability to use small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
Requires the ability to use computers for data entry.
Requires the ability to use computers for word processing and/or accounting purposes.
Requires the ability to make recommendations that impact the budget.

NOTICE
The above job profile does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job. All employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact Human Resources to review and discuss the essential and nonessential functions of the job. An employee with a disability can evaluate the job in greater detail to determine if she/he can safely perform the essential function of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Coordinator - Web Content - FILLED

MSSU is seeking applicants for the professional position of Coordinator – Web Content in our University Relations and Marketing office. Duties include: creating and maintaining web pages; training and support of website end users; monitoring site usage statistics; coordinating web services and content with other campus personnel; and monitoring website content that represents the University. Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Communications, CIS or related field is preferred. Minimum of three years related experience and/or training preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid driver’s license is required. Comprehensive benefits. Position is open until filled. Submit cover letter, resume, and three references to Resumes@mssu.edu.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. EOE/AA

Job Description
The Web Content Coordinator is responsible for management of the University’s website content, including maintenance, training, upgrades, and user support.

Essential Duties
Creates and maintains web pages.
Assists with training and support of website end users with the University’s Content Management System.
Communicates and collaborates with end users to ensure timely and regular updates related to website content.
Designs, supports, and maintains websites and assists with the development of new website(s).
Coordinates web server maintenance and support with ITS Network Services.
Monitors public website with respect to public content that represents the University; makes recommendations for web content based on feedback.
Stays current with trends in the areas related to web development (i.e., Twitter, Facebook, Web 2.0, etc.)
Be aware of and use best practices in web site development and the technology infrastructure.
Schedule regular training for beginning users and advanced users of the CMS.
Monitors site usage statistics and system functionality.
Performs other related duties as required.

Education, Experience, and Licenses
Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Communications, Computer Information Science or related field from an accredited college or university preferred.
Minimum of three years related experience and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Driver's License and the ability to meet insurance requirements for driving university provided vehicles.

Applicant must possess a strong working knowledge of standard network protocols and terminology.
Must also possess thorough knowledge of basic computer network design and operation.
Knowledge of XHTML, HTML and JavaScript is required.
Basic knowledge of web design standards is required.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or feedback from supervisors, customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the campus or business community.
Ability to effectively present information to management and/or public groups.
Ability to work with common mathematical concepts in a business environment.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands/Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel (including the use of a computer keyboard); and talk or hear (including the use of a telephone). The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position will primarily operate in a standard office environment at a desk using computer, scanning and printing equipment. This position may occasionally be exposed to loud noises while working around servers and related equipment.

Director - Upward Bound

MSSU is seeking an enthusiastic, energetic professional to serve as the Director for the Upward Bound program. Upward Bound is a federally-funded grant program designed to help high school students, who will be first-generation college students, to achieve their goal of a college education. The successful candidate will work with 60 area high school students in addition to the professional staff at their respective high schools. The Director is responsible for managing project, budget, and staff, and providing advising, counseling, and support services to participants. A master’s degree in education or a related field is required. In addition, applicants, who have faced similar barriers as Upward Bound students, are strongly encouraged to apply.

If interested in making application, please submit cover letter, resume and three references to: Resumes@mssu.edu.

EOE/AA.

Job Description
The Upward Bound Director plans, directs, and implements all project activities and serves as an academic skills resource and mentor to students. This position oversees all aspects of the Upward Bound Program and ensures that all aspects of the program are efficient and effective.

Essential Duties
Researches and writes grant proposal for refunding.
Oversees recruiting and selecting of students for the Project.
Visits target schools and participants on a weekly basis.
Administers diagnostic tools and examines test data to determine individual service needs.
Develops programs and services to meet the needs of Project participants and assists with planning and designing curriculum.
Coordinates the professional job-shadowing program.
Directs the Project’s Summer College Simulation Experience.
Coordinates the Summer Bridge Program.
Manages the Upward Bound budget.
Assists in writing an Individual Plan of Action for each participant and charts each participant’s progress toward graduation.
Oversees the tracking of Upward Bound graduates.
Oversees Project evaluation and reports on Project accomplishments.
Coordinates professional development for Upward Bound staff.
Ensures compliance with Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) and other federal regulations.
Acts as a liaison between the Project and the US Department of Education.
Coordinates with the Director of Project STAY in supervising a shared Secretary.
Oversees responsibilities including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Performs other related duties as required.

Education, Experience, and Licenses
Master’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university is required. Preferred field of study is Educational Administration, Counseling, Educational Leadership or a related field. Doctorate degree preferred.
Minimum two years experience and/or training in program management or administration, education, counseling, supervision, and budget management is required. Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds is required.

Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, faculty, staff, and members of the general public.
Ability to add, subtract, multiple, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
Ability to create and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to work with statistics such as mean, mode, median, quartiles, and standard deviation.
Ability to perform general accounting skills.
Ability to maintain highest level of confidentiality.
Requires knowledge of Upward Bound services and activities such as academic advising, counseling, mentoring, tutoring, financial aid, etc.
Requires exceptional communication and organizational skills.
Requires the ability to manage or administer grant funds Make recommendations that impact the budget.
Requires the ability to use small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
Requires the ability to use computers for data entry.
Requires the ability to use computers for word processing and/or accounting purposes.

Physical Demands/Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, feel or use a computer keyboard; and talk or hear including the use of a telephone. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop or kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate with frequent occasions of multiple conversations in process.

NOTICE: The above job profile does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job. All employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact Human Resources to review and discuss the essential and nonessential functions of the job. An employee with a disability can evaluate the job in greater detail to determine if she/he can safely perform the essential function of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Coordinator, Training Logistics - (On hold pending grant funding approval)

MSSU is accepting applications for the full-time grant funded position of Coordinator, Training Logistics. The position will be working for the Heartland Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) assisting in educating/ training businesses on contracting with various levels of government. Additionally, this position is responsible for creating, planning and conducting training events; report development; networking with various agencies and businesses; and some public presentations. Occasional travel is required. High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree or some college coursework preferred. Two to four years related experience and/or training is required or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Comprehensive benefits package. Submit resume: Resumes@mssu.edu. This position is contingent upon the availability of funds.

EOE/AA

Job Description
The Training Logistics Coordinator plans, coordinates and executes seminars / workshops / conferences for the Heartland Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) in order to assist the PTAC in educating / training businesses on contracting with the various levels of the government. In addition the position will coordinate training for the PTAC personnel and handle some administrative duties by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties
Performs all steps necessary to conduct training events.
Creates brochures, pamphlets, etc. for training events using software and various office equipment.
Distributes literature about PTAC and training events to interested parties.
Coordinates, as necessary, with other offices such as business assistance offices, congressional offices, and government contracting offices, to plan and execute training events.
Prepares and provides reports and information required for training events.
Maintains high-level contact with other staff member, other PTACs, economic development offices, government contracting personnel, prime contractors, and the general public.
Occasionally makes public presentations.
Updates, oversees and maintains all training information computer databases.
Able to travel occasionally.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Program Manager.

Education, Experience, and Licenses
Completion of some college coursework required. Bachelor’s degree from accredited four-year college or university preferred.
Two to four years related experience and/or training is required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Valid Driver's License and the ability to meet the University's insurance requirements for driving University vehicles.

Ability to read, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write and prepare reports, business correspondence, professional brochures and literature.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, governmental office staff and the general public.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to work independently without constant direct supervision.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Powerpoint.
Ability to conduct research to include Internet resources.
Ability to manage projects from inception to completion.
Ability to travel.
Requires the ability to use small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
Requires the ability to use computers for data entry.
Requires the ability to use computers for word processing and/or accounting purposes.

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