Sr. Educational Program Coordinator

Department of Biomedical Informatics, Biostatistics, and Medical Epidemiology

Position Summary
This role coordinates and delivers comprehensive student services for all teaching programs within the Department of Biomedical Informatics, Biostatistics, and Medical Epidemiology, including residential/on-campus, hybrid/executive, and certificate programs. The position supports students from initial inquiry through graduation and beyond, ensuring compliance with University policies, program requirements, and applicable regulations.
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Advising & Student Support
* Serve as the primary contact for prospective and current students, resolving questions and requests. Act as liaison to Graduate Studies, other departments/programs, Registrars, Cashiers, Mizzou Online, International Center, Financial Aid, Student Health, and other University offices.
* Advise international students on visa status, enrollment requirements, and work authorization regulations; coordinate communications with visiting scholars.
* Organize and lead new student orientation, ensuring incoming students receive essential information and process guidance.
* Monitor academic progress for all degree and certificate students: maintain plans of study, confirm registrations, verify completion of requirements, and update records.
* Maintain curriculum records for all programs; collaborate with faculty and other University stakeholders on course sharing, new courses, and program updates; coordinate with the Registrar to update degree audits.
* Support the Director of Graduate Studies (DGS) with academic program planning, policy guidance, and implementation of advising procedures.
* Assist with course scheduling, registration, permissions, and course material orders. Maintain teaching assignments and MyZou scheduling, ensuring proper codes and fees.
* Coordinate comprehensive exams for residential students, ensure graduate faculty status of all examiners, and process nominations.
* Organize graduate events and assist with departmental academic programming.
* Maintain detailed academic program records, including applications, advising notes, awards, enrollment, completions, placement, teaching assignments, and course evaluations; coordinate evaluation launches and reporting.
* Provide clear and ongoing communication to ensure seamless operations; serve as an advocate for students, faculty, and departmental programs.
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Recruitment & Outreach
* Engage with prospective students in a friendly, supportive manner to attract top talent.
* Collaborate on admissions processes from initial inquiry through matriculation, ensuring compliance with University policies.
* Respond to inquiries regarding academic programs, admission criteria, and prerequisite requirements.
* Support the admissions committee by organizing interviews, calculating GPAs, preparing acceptance/rejection letters, and maintaining open communication with the DGS.
* Develop and distribute marketing materials to prospective students, alumni, and employers via mail, email, and in-person events.
* Represent the Department, School, and University at local, regional, and national recruitment events, career fairs, and professional meetings.
* Assist in cross-trained capacities post-matriculation, including orientation, student record maintenance, ongoing advising, and planning graduation and alumni events.
* Coordinate the Alumni-Student Mentoring Program.
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Financial & Administrative Support
* Assist with GRA placement, tuition waiver processing, and other financial aid administration.
* Track post-graduation outcomes and maintain updated alumni contact information.
* Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission of the department, school, and University.

8am-5pm, M-F

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Salary Range: $55,000 - $85,000 Annually
Grade: GGS - 010
University Title: SENIOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR
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In addition to the Online Application, please provide a Resume.

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.

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