Career Center
Job Description
SUMMARY
The Work-Study Employment Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the broader Student
Employment mission of the Career Center. This position oversees the administration of the Federal Work-Study program from a student
employment perspective, partnering with Student Financial Aid and Human Resources to ensure compliance, efficient processes, and strong
support for students, families, supervisors, and campus partners.
The Coordinator also supports two Federal Work-Study funded
programs. First, Mizzou PALS (Preschool Active Learning Service), is a career readiness program matching trained college students with
children enrolled in Columbia Public Schools to enhance their language, literacy, and social-emotional skills. Second, the Community Service
Work-Study program is a collaboration with the Office of Community Engaged Learning to connect eligible students with employment in local
community agencies.
Through employer engagement, training, program evaluation, and collaborative partnerships, the Coordinator
enhances meaningful employment experiences that promote student success and community impact.
ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS
Coordinate the Federal Work-Study Employment Program
- Support student and employer
recruitment efforts, systems, and platforms related to Federal Work-Study employment. Responsibilities include promoting job opportunities,
assisting with recruiting events, and helping students navigate onboarding processes. - Manage the Work-Study Employment System
including reviewing and approving job postings, training system users, troubleshooting issues, and recommending improvements to IT
professionals. - Work with current and potential employers and prepare them for employing Mizzou Work-Study students. This includes
identifying Community Service Work-Study employer participants and developing employment agreements in collaboration with the Office of
Community Engaged Learning. - Serve as a primary resource for resolving concerns throughout the student employee life cycle,
including responding to general inquiries, offering job search coaching, supporting students through pre-onboarding, and addressing on-the
job challenges. - Provide training opportunities to student employees, campus supervisors, and community partners. Topics may
include student career and professional development, workplace expectations, reflective learning practices, and program specific training
for Mizzou PALS and Community Service Work-Study. - Serve as the Work-Study Contact for Mizzou PALS and the Community Service
Work-Study program. This includes submitting and tracking hires and Work-Study awards. In addition, this position will provide support for
payroll processing and course credit enrollment for students employed in these two programs. - Communicate clearly and consistently
with key stakeholders (students, families, on-campus employers, and campus offices) to ensure understanding of Federal Work-Study processes,
requirements, and opportunities. - Collaborate regularly with Student Financial Aid, Human Resources, Shared Services, and
Community Engaged Learning. - Assess program effectiveness through data tracking and collecting stakeholder input to continuously
make improvements.
Additional Responsibilities
- Participate in ongoing professional development to
maintain current knowledge of federal regulations, best practices, and emerging trends related to student employment and Federal Work-Study. - Collaborate closely with the Senior Coordinator of Student Employment on overlapping processes, communication, training sessions,
and events. - Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission of the Career Center and university.
Shift
M-F 8am – 5pm, some weekend and evening work, especially on Tuesdays and Thursdays until
7pm
Minimum Qualifications
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
Preferred
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field (higher education, human resources, early childhood
education, social work, or a related area). - Experience in higher education, early childhood education, student employee
supervision, recruitment, human resources, financial aid, or related area. - Experience working with nonprofit agencies,
youth-serving programs, or community engagement initiatives. - Strong team player with ability to collaborate with, support, and
manage expectations of students and supervisors. - Ability to work independently and proactively to find solutions.
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Demonstrated strength in organization, attention to detail and accuracy. - Experience delivering workshops, training, or group
facilitation. - Comfort with technology, including Microsoft Office tools and online employment platforms.
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary Range: $52,915.20 – $68,161.60 annually
Grade:
GGS-9E
University Title: PROGRAM MANAGER I STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Internal applicants can determine their University title
by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.
Application Materials
Online application, resume, references on
request
Community Information
Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality
of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an
attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and
the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering
big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues
and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire,
Columbia is a good place to be!
Benefit Eligibility
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.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of
Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.
