Are you passionate about helping students thrive in their academic journey? Do you enjoy being the go-to person who makes things happen? Join our dynamic team and play a key role in shaping the experience of graduate students in the Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program (INP) and the Division of Biological Sciences (DBS) at MU.

In this role, you'll be the heart of student support - connecting students to vital resources, guiding them through academic milestones, and ensuring they feel seen, supported, and set up for success. You'll collaborate closely with faculty, program directors, and university departments to create a welcoming and empowering environment where students can excel. If you're looking for a position that blends meaningful student interaction with impactful program coordination, we'd love to hear from you!

We are particularly interested in applicants looking for an opportunity to assist with the design and implementation of initiatives that increase and facilitate a positive environment for graduate students, including their mental health and overall well-being.

Below are some of the responsibilities the student support specialist is likely to perform in the role:

• Support program directors in student recruitment including potential travel to scientific meetings and events. 
• Manage onboarding into their respective programs.
• Establish and maintain records of students as they progress through their degree program
• Understand, communicate, and apply the MU Graduate School's and DBS rules, procedures, and policies for obtaining a graduate degree
• Provide general information to solve issues related to registration, student accounts, and financial support.
• Provide registration details and give helpful instructions on using registration tools to students.
• Assist graduate students with the process of registration, and other benchmarks prior to and at the time of requesting graduation.
• Work with the Director of Graduate Studies and DBS Faculty to track the financial support of students, including Graduate Teaching Assistantships, Graduate Research Assistantships, and Fellowships
• Coordinate with portfolio fiscal and HR staff regarding graduate student appointments, funding arrangements, fellowship applications and renewals, etc.
• Collect and maintain student data for use in annual evaluations of graduate student progress, Divisional reports, and grant proposals  
• Assist with graduate recruitment activities, including coordinating campus visits, participating in recruitment events, and the developing of recruiting initiatives.
• Coordinates graduate events
• Participate in professional development and training opportunities to increase cultural competence and facilitate a positive environment for graduate students