Top 51 Advising Jobs in Columbia, Mo

Student Success Specialist
University of Missouri —Columbia, MO
- $19.25 - $27.40 an hour
- Online Application
- University
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
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Academic Advisor
University of Missouri —Columbia, MO
- $42,000 - $53,000 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
Academic Advisor - College of Health Sciences
University of Missouri —Columbia, MO
- $40,040 - $56,992 a year
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- University
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
Senior Coordinator of Compliance, Athletics and State Aid Programs
University of Missouri —Columbia, MO
- $54,000 - $57,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Master's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
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Sales Lead - Columbia Mall
J.Jill —Columbia, MO
- $18 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Supervising experience
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Assistant Director of Student Success Programs
University of Missouri —Columbia, MO
- $65,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Research
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
Scholar Advisor
University of Missouri —Columbia, MO
- $23 - $25 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- University
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
Sr. Student Services Coordinator
University of Missouri —Columbia, MO
- $53,976 - $61,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
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Student Success Coach
Columbia College —Columbia, MO
- $20.20 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- English
- Mid-level
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Records and Registration Coordinator, Office of the University Registrar
University of Missouri —Columbia, MO
- $17 - $19 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Mid-level
- Office
- University
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
Lead Online Graduate Academic Advisor
William Woods University —Fulton, MO
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
Assistant Director, Center for Advising, Retention and Student Success
Columbia College —Columbia, MO
- $55,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- English
- Office
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Career Development Coordinator
University of Missouri —Columbia, MO
- $20 - $27 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- University
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
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Career Development Counselor & Coordinator
Westminster College - Fulton, MO —Fulton, MO
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Management
Director of Career Services
Stephens College —Columbia, MO
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- University
- Contracts
- Health insurance
- Employee assistance program
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Account Executive
University of Missouri —Columbia, MO
- $37,142.28 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Mid-level
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Associate's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
5d
Director, Applied Behavior Intervention Services
University of Missouri —Columbia, MO
- $80,000 - $93,000 a year
- Online Application
- Management
- Master's degree
- Clinic
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
Plant Environmental Health & Safety Administrator II
HarbisonWalker International —Fulton, MO
- Full-time
- Oracle
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
Coordinator, Fraternity & Sorority Life
University of Missouri —Columbia, MO
- $19.25 - $24.91 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- University
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
Assistant Director of Admissions
William Woods University —Fulton, MO
- $45,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- High school
- Computer literacy
- English

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Student Success Specialist

University of Missouri -
Columbia, MO

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Job Details

Full-time
$19.25 - $27.40 an hour
5 days ago

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Caregiver leave
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Experience working with post-secondary students
Student progress monitoring
Confidential information handling
Student resource provision
Student caseload management
Student mentoring
Faculty collaboration
Coaching
Academic institution experience
Student information system
Student performance data analysis
Student outcome measurement
Student social support
Bachelor's degree
Experience working with undergraduate students
Data management
Collaboration with other professionals for student support
Continuous improvement
Customer relationship management
Improving student retention rates
Organizational skills
E-learning platforms
Case referral
1 year
Referral coordination
Canvas LMS software
Case service coordination
Communication skills
Entry level
University experience

Full Job Description

Hiring Department

MU Connect Office

Job Description

The Student Success Specialist serves as a member of the MU Connect Office within Undergraduate Studies. This position provides proactive outreach, coaching, and support to undergraduate students who may be experiencing academic or personal challenges. Working closely with faculty, advisors, and campus partners, the Student Success Specialist helps students connect with resources, navigate university processes, and develop strategies for academic success and degree completion.

The position serves a unique role that facilitates student connection and success, and supports the effective use of student success technologies, including MU Connect (Starfish), Roary (EdSights), Canvas, and related systems, leveraging data-informed practices to improve student outcomes and persistence.

Key responsibilities:

Reach out to students who may benefit from additional support based on academic alerts, student data, and other indicators.
Facilitate coaching conversations, assess student needs, and connect students with appropriate campus resources and support services.
Document student interactions and support activities in MU Connect (Starfish) and related systems.
Collaborate with faculty, advisors, and campus partners to coordinate support for students.
Use information from MU Connect (Starfish), Roary (EdSights), Canvas, and other systems to prioritize outreach and track outcomes.
Support student success initiatives, communication campaigns, training efforts, and continuous improvement of student support processes.
Participate in professional development and contribute to departmental projects and institutional student success goals.
May have opportunity to prepare for and teach at least one student success course or participate in other student success programming.

What You'll Bring:

A passion for helping students achieve their academic and personal goals.
Strong communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
The ability to build collaborative relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Comfort learning and using student support technologies, data, and data systems.
A commitment to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all students.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when working with sensitive student information.

Shift

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in higher education, academic support, advising, student success, retention, case management, or related student support environments.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners.
Experience utilizing student information systems, learning management systems, CRM platforms, or student success technologies such as Starfish, EdSights, Canvas, or similar tools.
Experience using data and student information to inform outreach, support, and intervention efforts.
Knowledge of student development theory, coaching practices, and strategies that promote student engagement, persistence, and academic success.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $19.25 - $27.40 per hour

Grade: GGS 008

University Title: Student Success Specialist

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

Application Materials

Completed online application, cover letter, and resume are required.

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Other Information

About the Team:

The Office of MU Connect, housed within Undergraduate Studies, supports undergraduate achievement and persistence through the management of technology-enabled support systems and the coordination of proactive outreach, referral, and intervention processes across the university. Through tools such as MU Connect (Starfish) and Roary (EdSights), the team facilitates university-wide efforts focused on early identification of student needs, coordinated support, and data-informed engagement strategies. The Student Success Specialist joins a small, collaborative team that partners closely with faculty, advisors, and campus support offices to help students navigate challenges and thrive at Mizzou.

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/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

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.

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