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Operations Administrator for Graduate College

Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO

  1. Salary Not stated by the employer
  2. Employer Missouri State University-Springfield
  3. Location Springfield, MO
  4. Workplace On site
  5. Role Staff
  6. Posted Sep 3, 2026
  7. Reference pa-88073
Operations Administrator for Graduate College at Missouri State University-Springfield, Springfield, MO
  1. Manages and oversees the day-to-day administrative function of the Graduate College office.
  2. Helps to ensure the achievement of the mission of the University by assisting the Dean of the Graduate College, the Budget and Financial Manager of the Provost Office, colleges, and academic departments.
  3. Assures the utilization of available techniques, technologies, and accurate methodology to assist with budgeting, budget reporting, resource allocation, and budget control.
  4. Oversees monthly review process of Graduate College budgets and report anomalies to the Dean of the Graduate College, and the Budget and Financial Manager of the Provost Office.
  5. Oversees the Graduate College cost center budgets including authorization to process payment requests, requisitions, expenditures, and transfers.
  6. Prepares and reviews travel expense reports for accuracy and adherence to policy.
  7. Provides leadership to faculty evaluation committees and administers all internal grants by coordinating budgeting and record keeping for faculty research grants, summer faculty fellowships, thesis and non-thesis funding, as well as student travel funding.
  8. Assists with administrative functions within the college by developing and maintaining various databases used to compile, analyze, and report historical data regarding graduate student enrollment, degree completion, internal grants, funding awards, fellowships, and other records of functions administered by the Graduate College.
  9. Provides support for graduate programs administered by the Graduate College.
  10. Assists the Dean of the Graduate College in monitoring student academic progress, including adherence to grade requirements.
  11. Oversees the file retention and management system for the Graduate College.
  12. Oversees the English Language Proficiency Exam process and prepares the biennial report to MDHE on behalf of the Provost and Dean of the Graduate College.
  13. Works in cooperation with all colleges, the Provost’s Office, all Administrative units, including college deans, academic and administrative department heads, faculty, staff, and students to assist with graduate programs and certificates.
  14. Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
  15. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as directed by the Dean of the Graduate College.
  16. Helps to ensure the success of the Graduate College by performing all other duties as assigned.
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