Mizzou 101 Student Support Coordinator

VP Undergraduate Studies

Mizzou 101 is a required freshman seminar focused on student success strategies and student development. It is proposed as a course to help all first-year students make a successful transition to Mizzou. The Student Support Coordinator will manage and support the peer learning assistants for the Success Strategies course (within Mizzou 101) that is offered to help all first-year students make a successful transition to college life. This course provides opportunities to explore strategies for academic success relevant to first-year students through discussion, activities, reading, writing, teamwork and community service. The Student Support Coordinator will also support student Peer Learning Assistants who will be supporting the Freshmen Interest Group (FIG) Proseminars.

The Student Support Coordinator will manage and support the Peer Learning Assistants for Mizzou 101 and Freshmen Interest Group (FIG) Proseminars. These courses are offered to help first-year students make a successful transition into college life by exploring strategies for academic success, building community, and engaging in high-impact learning environments. Peer Learning Assistants (PLAs) serve as mentors and leaders both in and out of the classroom.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervise and manage student PLAs, including:

• Participating in the recruitment and hiring process for filling PLA positions
• Completing performance reviews of PLAs
• Assisting with the placement of PLAs into both Mizzou 101 and FIG sections
• Conducting and facilitating training and professional development opportunities for PLAs
• Meeting regularly with PLAs to prepare them for upcoming class meetings and assignments

Collaborate on production and editing of training materials for PLAs, instructors, and faculty partners to facilitate consistency across sections of Mizzou 101 and Freshmen Interest Group Proseminars.

Utilize student check-ins during the semester as well as the Early Alert System to support the success of students enrolled in Mizzou 101 or FIG Proseminar.

Familiarize peer learning assistants to all student support systems at MU (tutoring, student organizations, etc.) so they can in turn connect students they are supporting with these resources.
Regularly meet with course coordinators and instructors in order to stay current with course planning and upcoming activities and prepare student peer learning assistants.

Participate in the assessment and evaluation of the PLA, Mizzou 101, and FIG programs, including drafting and presenting reports as needed.

Serve as an instructor for Mizzou 101 as needed.

Participate in campus and divisional programs that are designed to support student success.

Other duties as assigned

Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm with occasional evening and weekend events. Work Location: On-campus

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Salary Range: $18.87 - $26.87 per hour

Grade: GGS 008

University Title: Senior Student Support Specialist

Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

To apply, candidates should submit 1) a resume and 2) a cover letter that outlines interest in the position and commitment to supporting students in their collegiate experience

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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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