Job description

Work Location: Springfield Campus

Department: Provost Office

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020100 PROVOST OFFICE

Pay Grade: Unclassified

Proposed Salary: Commensurate with Experience

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 Associate Provost for Student Success reports to the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs and serves as a member of the Academic Affairs leadership team. This role provides strategic leadership and coordination for initiatives that advance student persistence, academic and professional achievement, and degree completion. The Associate Provost is accountable for the development, implementation, and continuous evaluation of comprehensive student success and retention strategies within Academic Affairs.

The portfolio encompasses student success efforts from matriculation through graduation, including academic advising, academic support and learning services, the first-year experience, transfer student support, and other targeted support programs. These initiatives are delivered through collaborative, cross-functional partnerships with faculty, staff, and administrators and integrate both curricular and co-curricular approaches to enhance student outcomes.

The Associate Provost works closely with the Provost, Deans, Academic Unit Leaders, and leaders within Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, as well as community partners when appropriate, to ensure alignment and shared accountability. The position also oversees academic appeals, including grade appeals and academic integrity, and key academic processes such as transfer credit re-evaluations for General Education.

Additionally, the Associate Provost leads institutional access and retention strategies designed to serve all students and collaborates across the University to advance a coordinated, institution-wide approach to student success.

Description of Primary Duties

The Associate Provost for Student Success reports to the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs and serves as a member of the Academic Affairs leadership team. This role provides strategic leadership and coordination for initiatives that advance student persistence, academic and professional achievement, and degree completion. The Associate Provost is accountable for the development, implementation, and continuous evaluation of comprehensive student success and retention strategies within Academic Affairs.

The portfolio encompasses student success efforts from matriculation through graduation, including academic advising, academic support and learning services, the first-year experience, transfer student support, and other targeted support programs. These initiatives are delivered through collaborative, cross-functional partnerships with faculty, staff, and administrators and integrate both curricular and co-curricular approaches to enhance student outcomes.

The Associate Provost works closely with the Provost, Deans, Academic Unit Leaders, and leaders within Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, as well as community partners when appropriate, to ensure alignment and shared accountability. The position also oversees academic appeals, including grade appeals and academic integrity, and key academic processes such as transfer credit re-evaluations for General Education.

Additionally, the Associate Provost leads institutional access and retention strategies designed to serve all students and collaborates across the University to advance a coordinated, institution-wide approach to student success.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Education: A terminal degree in an appropriate field is required.

Experience: A minimum of five years of experience supporting undergraduate student success is required, including working with underprepared and underserved student populations. Candidates must have effective management of varied programs, budget administration, and personnel oversight. Evidence of commitment to community engagement, cultural competence, and ethical leadership, which are the three pillars of the University’s public affairs mission, is essential.

Skills: Candidates must have the ability to develop and execute a comprehensive vision for student success and development, and to work collaboratively and collegially with university administrators, faculty, staff, and students. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required, as is the ability to analyze problems, gather and interpret data, and make informed recommendations and decisions. Additional required competencies include building high performing, student-centered teams; providing proactive, dynamic leadership; and exhibiting interpersonal and organizational skills. Knowledge and experience in student services-related technology and experience with student information systems is preferred. Experience with Ellucian/Banner ERP is preferred.

How to apply

Link to Job Description
https://www.missouristate.edu/Human/JobDescriptions/1028.htm

Open Date: 03/12/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

The first date of consideration is April 17, 2026, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Please attach an unofficial transcript to your application. Official transcript required at time of hire.

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.

This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, [email protected], 417-836-4252, 417-836-4252, 417-836-4252.

Background Check Statement

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Posting Number: 20260064FTS