Work-Study Employment Coordinator

Career Center

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.

M-F 8am - 5pm, some weekend and evening work, especially on Tuesdays and Thursdays until 7pm

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

* 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.
* 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.

Salary Range: $52,915.20 - $68,161.60 annually

Grade: GGS-9E

University Title: PROGRAM MANAGER I STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

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Online application, resume, references on request

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!

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.