Missouri State University Graduate College

09/08/2026

The Missouri State University Graduate College is hiring an Operations Administrator. 🐻

This position provides operational, financial, data, and administrative leadership that supports the Graduate College and graduate education across the university.

The Operations Administrator will:
• Oversee the Graduate College’s daily operations
• Manage budgets, finances, grants, and funding
• Maintain databases and analyze graduate student data
• Support graduate programs and monitor student academic progress
• Coordinate with faculty, staff, departments, and students

We’re looking for a collaborative professional passionate about supporting the Graduate College!

The first date of consideration is September 24, and applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.

👉Apply here: https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/88073

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....

09/02/2026

Mo State Grad Students: Don’t miss this FREE career resource!
Whether you're preparing for a career fair, updating your LinkedIn, or starting your job search, Beyond Graduate School is here to help!
🎓 Mo State graduate students can access these webinars and gain practical tips to feel more confident about the job search.
📅 Save the dates & start preparing!
🔗 Registration link in bio.

08/21/2026

Join us in welcoming Gulzhainar Medetova to the Graduate College team! 🎉
Gulzhainar is pursuing her MBA and will be supporting our Academic Programs and Partnerships as a Graduate Assistant.
Fun fact: Singing is Gulzhainar’s stress relief, and she never misses a chance to dance- you might even catch her dancing while she’s eating! 🎶💃😂
She also enjoys learning languages, traveling, experiencing different cultures, and finding great places to eat. 🌎🍴
We’re excited to have Gulzhainar as part of the team and see all the ways she’ll connect with and support our community.🐻

08/19/2026

The Graduate College is hiring a Ph.D. Programs and Training Grants Coordinator. 🐻

This position will play an important role in supporting the development of Missouri State's interdisciplinary doctoral programs. 🎓

Working closely with the Graduate College Dean, academic units, university leadership, and external partners, this role will:
- Coordinate Ph.D. program development and implementation
- Support doctoral policies and administrative processes
- Identify external funding opportunities for graduate education and training

We’re looking for a collaborative professional excited to expand graduate opportunities!

This position is contingent upon funding, with a current limit of 2 years.

The first date of consideration is August 26, 2026, and applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. Application details can be found here: https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/87547.

*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 ...

08/17/2026

Whether you’re starting fall classes on campus or remotely, we wish you all the best in the semester ahead! 🍂✨
 
As you start the semester, don’t forget to explore the online Graduate Student Resource Toolkit. The toolkit provides helpful information and ways to connect with the community. 🐻

🔗 You can learn how to access the toolkit using the link in our bio.

08/14/2026

We’re excited to welcome Yoshika Shibata to the Graduate College team! 🎉🐻
Yoshika will be joining us this fall as a Marketing and Recruitment Graduate Assistant while pursuing her MBA. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys reading, cooking, and studying languages! 📚🌎
We’re so happy to have Yoshika on board and can’t wait to see all she brings to the team.

07/29/2026

Curious about graduate research happening at Missouri State? 👀

Hear from Angel Doran as she shares the research she's conducting during her graduate program and how the Masterson Family Graduate Student Award helps make that research possible. ✨🔬

Scholarships like the Masterson Family Graduate Student Award help empower graduate students to explore new ideas, advance in their programs, and fields. By supporting graduate students, you're investing in future researchers, educators, healthcare professionals, and leaders. Learn more about giving opportunities through the Missouri State Foundation!

07/27/2026

Your graduate journey starts here. 🐻
Check off the essentials before classes begin!

Visit the New Student Checklist at the link in our bio.

07/22/2026

, welcome to Missouri State! 🐻🎉 If you're a new graduate student starting this fall, be sure to complete the New Graduate Student Orientation in Brightspace.

The orientation introduces you to graduate resources, campus services, Brightspace, career development, and more—all designed to help you start the semester with confidence.

Complete the orientation at your own pace.

🔗 Find the enrollment link in our bio.

06/24/2026

🎉 Join us in welcoming Michan as our new Graduate College Success Coach!

Michan earned her master's degree in History and Government and has worked in graduate education as a student services representative for more than 12 years. As a first-generation college student, she had incredible mentors and advisors who inspired her to build a career centered around supporting and empowering future students as they pursue higher education.

We're excited for Michan to join our team and know her passion will make a meaningful impact on our graduate student community. Welcome, Michan! 🐻