Student Support Coordinator - SEMO Online and Graduate Services

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Cape Girardeau, MO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202600117
Division: Enrollment Management and Student Success
Department: SEMO Online and Graduate Services
Opening Date: 05/28/2026


Position Summary
Student Support Coordinator
Southeast Online and Graduate Services
Full-Time

The office of Southeast Online and Graduate Services at Southeast Missouri State University is committed to student success. The Student Support Coordinator reports to the Assistant Director of Online and Graduate Student Services. This position plays a critical role in the academic success of online and graduate students at Southeast. We seek a dynamic, ethical, motivated professional with excellent customer service skills, a passion for learning, and a desire to help online students achieve their academic goals.

This position is not remote. During the training period, the schedule will be Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Following successful completion of training, the schedule will transition to Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Primary Responsibilities:

This position supports our online learners, graduate (domestic) students, credit for prior learning, and the online student services team.

• Provides concierge-level services to all online and graduate (domestic) students
• Directly manages the online and graduate (domestic) student onboarding process from admission to advising, including orientation, workflows, and communications.
• Assists with outreach initiatives such as phone banks, bulk e-mail, and snail mail messaging
• Supports students with credit for prior learning inquiries and approvals
• Serves as a backup to online student support team members
• Develops and manages data and reporting
• Advise Online Elementary Education majors
• Serves as a liaison with the division of economic and workforce development to ensure online and graduate students have access to lifelong learning opportunities

• Manages the process of awarding credit for professional development, continuing education, and other learning engagements through RPDC, partner schools, or other organizations.

• Utilizes technology to create efficient and effective services
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree. A degree majoring in Elementary, Middle, or Secondary Education is a plus.
• Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong technical proficiency with a demonstrated ability to work across multiple software platforms simultaneously.
• Experience with electronic reports and making data-informed decisions.
• Experience prioritizing and managing multiple tasks.
• Ability to diffuse emotional or tense situations and offer viable solutions.
• Knowledge of academic advising, counseling or closely related area through work experience or an educational setting.

Required Information & Deadline
Application Information: To ensure full consideration, application materials must be received by June 14, 2026 . The position is available August 1, 2026, and will remain open until filled.


To Apply: S ubmit the following items online by clicking on the APPLY button at the top of the page:

• Letter of interest addressing position requirements
• Current resume

• Name and contact information of three professional references

Additional Information
About Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO): Founded in 1873 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Southeast Missouri State University provides student-centered education and experiential learning with a foundation of liberal arts and sciences, embracing a tradition of access, exceptional teaching, and commitment to student success that significantly contributes to the development of the region and beyond. SEMO values access to high-quality, affordable education with a broadly representative student body, faculty, and staff that respects and celebrates a diverse learning community in a global society.


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