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60262
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Columbia
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The Dean of Students' department is committed to helping students connect to the resources needed to be successful at Mizzou. Our office plays a central role in overseeing programs and services that promote student thriving and engagement outside the classroom. We encourage growth and exploration, provide care, and promote accountability.
Job Description
The applicant must be eligible for the Federal Work-Study Program.
Summary
The Work-Study student supports the Office of First-Generation Initiatives by helping promote programs, connect students to campus resources, and assist with outreach, events, and program coordination. This role offers hands-on experience in student support, marketing, event planning, research, and peer mentoring administration while learning more about first-generation student success at Mizzou.
Essential Functions
Tasks may vary from week to week, but generally include the following:
Marketing, Outreach, & Engagement
- Create marketing and promotional materials for the Office of First-Generation Initiatives using approved branding, identity standards and approved communication platforms.
- Assist with outreach efforts, including tabling at campus events to share information about first-generation programs and resources
- Support the First-Gen Tigers Student Organization with engagement activities and events
Communication & Resource Support
- Monitor and assist with the First-Generation Initiatives resource email account
- Track and maintain an Excel log of frequently asked questions from students and family members, particularly related to first-generation status and scholarships
- Learn about campus offices and resources in order to help connect first-generation students to appropriate support services
Scholarship Research & Updates
- Research internal and external first-generation scholarships on an ongoing basis
- Review scholarship links for accuracy and application availability
- Post scholarships that are currently open for application to the MU Engage scholarship page
Directory & Website Support
- Assist with updating the First-Gen directory in MU Engage by adding faculty and staff names and headshots
- Ensure directory updates in MU Engage are reflected on the First-Generation website
Research & Program Benchmarking
- Research other First-Gen Champion institutions using the SharePoint folder
- Identify programs, initiatives, or best practices that Mizzou is not currently offering
Event Planning Support
The Work Study Student assists with planning and supporting First-Generation Initiatives events, including programs, workshops, mentoring events, and recognition activities.
Event related responsibilities may include:
- Assisting with event planning timelines and logistics
- Creating promotional materials for events
- Helping prepare materials, sign in sheets, and communications
- Supporting event setup, check in, and on-site coordination
- Assisting with post event follow up and attendance tracking
Peer Mentor Program Support
The Work Study Student provides ongoing support for the First-Generation peer mentor program and assists with day-to-day program coordination under the guidance of professional staff.
Responsibilities may include:
- Assisting with mentor and mentee recruitment materials and outreach
- Supporting communication with mentors and mentees (emails, reminders, and updates)
- Helping maintain tracking spreadsheets for mentor mentee matching, participation, and engagement
- Assisting with mentor training materials and program resources
- Supporting mentor mentee events and scheduled check ins
- Assisting with collecting feedback, reflections, and survey responses related to the program
Access & Tools Used
To be successful in this role, the Work Study Student will use:
- Adobe Express - for creating marketing materials that follow university branding guidelines (office buys license)
- First-Generation Initiatives email account - to help monitor and track incoming messages
- Qualtrics - to access the faculty/staff "Get Connected" survey that routes responses to the First-Gen resource email account
- MU Engage - to update the First-Gen directory and scholarship listings
- SharePoint - to access research documents, timelines, and ongoing project materials
Anticipated Hiring Range
$15.25 per hour, paid on a bi-weekly basis.
Shift
- Work-Study students typically work 2-3 days per week
- Up to 20 hours per week, based on availability and office needs
- Hours are scheduled around the student's class schedule
- This position may require evening and weekend hours supporting activities and programs within the department. Occasionally division and campus projects may require additional hours outside of your normal schedule.
Minimum Qualifications
To be eligible for a student title, an individual must be enrolled at the University of Missouri. Enrollment in the summer session is not required if the student was enrolled in the Spring semester and is pre-enrolled for the Fall semester. Selection is contingent upon results of a review with the Office of Institutional Equity, Office of Student Accountability & Support, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, previous MU appointment history, and reference checks.
Application Materials
Complete application, and upload the following: résumé, class schedule, cover letter, and 3 or more references which must include at least 1 MU supervisor (if applicable). Please provide your MU e-mail address in the contact information section of the application.
Other Information
Learning Outcomes
Expected career readiness competencies gained and/or enhanced from this position include:
- Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Exercise sound reasoning to analyze issues, make decisions and overcome problems. The individual is able to obtain, interpret and use knowledge, facts and data in this process and may demonstrate originality and inventiveness.
- Oral/Written Communications: Articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and oral forms to persons inside and outside of the organization. The individual has public speaking skills; is able to express ideas to others; and can write/edit memos, letters, and complex technical reports clearly and effectively.
- Teamwork/Collaboration: Build collaborative relationships with colleagues and customers by valuing the uniqueness of every individual. The individual is able to work within a team structure and can negotiate and manage conflict productively.
- Digital Technology: Leverage existing digital technologies ethically and efficiently to solve problems, complete tasks and accomplish goals. The individual demonstrates effective adaptability to new and emerging technologies.
- Leadership: Leverage the strengths of others to achieve common goals and use interpersonal skills to coach and develop others. The individual is able to assess and manage their emotions and those of others; use empathetic skills to guide and motivate; and organize, prioritize and delegate work.
- Professionalism/Work Ethic: Demonstrate personal accountability and effective work habits (e.g., punctuality, working productively with others and time-workload management), and understand the impact of non-verbal communication on professional work image. The individual demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior, acts responsibly with the interests of the larger community in mind and is able to learn from their mistakes.
- Career Management: Identify and articulate one's skills, strengths, knowledge, and experiences relevant to the position desired and career goals and identify areas necessary for professional growth. The individual is able to navigate and explore job options, understands, and can take the steps necessary to pursue opportunities and understands how to self-advocate for opportunities in the workplace.
Benefit Eligibility
This is a student position and is not eligible for University 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.