Graduate Research Coordinator Jobs in Springfield, MO

Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Coordinator, Ph.D. Programs and Training Grants
Work Location
Springfield Campus
Out-of-State Employment
Out-of-state employment is limited to Arkansas, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., and subject to supervisor approval.
Department
Graduate College Administration
HR Home Department
020800 GRADUATE COLLEGE
Pay Grade
44
Proposed Salary
$55,000 - $60,000/annual
Sponsorship Information
Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?
No, Position is available to all applicants.
Appointment Type
Full Time Regular
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt
General Function
The Ph.D. Programs and Training Grants Coordinator for the Graduate College assists the Dean of the Graduate College in the development, implementation, and ongoing administration of Missouri State University's interdisciplinary Ph.D. program and its approved tracks. The Coordinator serves as the central administrative point of coordination among the Graduate College, participating academic units, faculty governance bodies, Ph.D. faculty, students, and external partners. The position tracks program-development and approval processes, supports consistent implementation of doctoral policies and milestones, coordinates student and faculty administrative processes, and helps build the operational infrastructure necessary for high-quality research doctoral education. The Coordinator also advances external funding for graduate education, with particular emphasis on federal, state, foundation, and industry-supported training grants, education grants, workforce-development initiatives, graduate student support, and research-capacity-building proposals. This position identifies funding opportunities, convenes and supports interdisciplinary proposal teams, coordinates proposal-development activities, and develops training and resources that strengthen the University's competitiveness for externally funded graduate training programs.
Description of Primary Duties
This will be a 2-year position with continuation contingent on continued funding.
-Assists the Dean of the Graduate College in the development, implementation, and ongoing administration of Missouri State University's interdisciplinary Ph.D. program and its approved tracks.
-Serves as the central administrative point of coordination among the Graduate College, participating academic units, faculty governance bodies, Ph.D. faculty, students, and external partners.
-Tracks program-development and approval processes, supports consistent implementation of doctoral policies and milestones, coordinates student and faculty administrative processes, and helps build the operational infrastructure necessary for high-quality research doctoral education.
-Advances external funding for graduate education, with particular emphasis on federal, state, foundation, and industry-supported training grants, education grants, workforce-development initiatives, graduate student support, and research-capacity-building proposals.
-Identifies funding opportunities, convenes and supports interdisciplinary proposal teams, coordinates proposal-development activities, and develops training and resources that strengthen the University's competitiveness for externally funded graduate training programs.
-Other duties as listed in the formal job description: 2651 - Coordinator, Ph.D. Programs and Training Grants
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Education: A Bachelor's degree is required. A Master's degree is preferred. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.
Experience: Demonstrated experience managing academic and graduate education programs, complex projects, and cross-functional initiatives within higher education or related environments. Proven success in grant writing, proposal development, and the administration of externally funded programs, including collaboration with faculty, research, and administrative teams. Experience supporting doctoral education, interdisciplinary programs, graduate student funding, and training initiatives. Strong record of building and maintaining effective relationships with academic departments, funding agencies, nonprofit organizations, industry partners, and community stakeholders. Experience providing leadership, coordination, and supervision of staff, student employees, and project teams. Knowledge of developing university policies, sponsored programs administration, compliance requirements, accreditation standards, and academic administration systems.
Skills: Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholders and disciplines. Proven project management abilities, including coordinating multiple priorities, managing timelines and deliverables, maintaining accurate records, and meeting deadlines. Ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate complex programmatic, technical, financial, and statistical information. Knowledge of higher education administration, graduate education, sponsored programs, research compliance, accreditation requirements, and funding regulations. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, databases, project management tools, and enterprise university systems. Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills, with the ability to work independently and adapt effectively to complex or non-routine situations.
Other: Continuation of this position is based on the availability of budgeted funds.
Additional Qualifications
Link to Job Description
https://www.missouristate.edu/Human/JobDescriptions/2651.htm
Open Date
08/05/2026
Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)
Special Instructions to Applicants
This will be a 2-year position with continuation contingent on continued funding.
The first date of consideration is August 26, 2026, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Please attach an unofficial transcript to your application. Please note that documents that contain passwords, digital signatures, and other artifacts such as watermarks may not convert properly. If your document contains any of these items, please print and scan the document, then upload the scanned version to your application. Official transcripts required at time of hire.
Please apply through the official Applicant Tracking System. Applications will not be accepted outside of the system.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Non-Discrimination Statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
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Background Check Statement
Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.
Posting Detail
Posting Number
20260211FTS
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/87506