What are the responsibilities and job description for the SOFAC Student Specialist position at Missouri State University?
Posting Details
Position Title
SOFAC Student Specialist
Student Status
Work Study Optional –You are not required to be a Federal Work Study Recipient to hold this position.
Work Location
Springfield Campus
Department
PSU Student Engagement
Hiring Range
12.80
Department/Employer Operating Hours
8:00-5:00 Monday-Friday
How many hours per week are required?
15
Description of Primary Duties
The Student Specialist for SOFAC is responsible for working with the SOFAC Graduate Assistant to supervise day to day operations of the SOFAC proposal, allocation, and reimbursement systems, and to provide ongoing support to student organizations that are seeking funding and require assistance.
Job Functions
A. Provide daily support and guidance for approximately 100 student organizations seeking funding
1. Be knowledgeable of SOFAC guidelines
2. Meet with organization leaders to answer questions regarding paperwork, policies, and procedures
3. Serve as the liaison between the Office of Student Engagement and student organizations and advisors through supportive communication
1. Be knowledgeable of SOFAC guidelines
2. Meet with organization leaders to answer questions regarding paperwork, policies, and procedures
3. Serve as the liaison between the Office of Student Engagement and student organizations and advisors through supportive communication
B. Provide administrative support to SOFAC staff
1. Assist Graduate Assistant with administrative functions—checking organizations’ active status and verifying requirements have been met
2. Correspond with SOFAC council regarding meetings, updates, and changes
3. Prepare meeting materials (agendas, proposals, charts, nametags, etc.)
4. Organize files and otherwise help with the flow and filing of documentation
5. Help update the SOFAC website to keep it both current and informative
1. Assist Graduate Assistant with administrative functions—checking organizations’ active status and verifying requirements have been met
2. Correspond with SOFAC council regarding meetings, updates, and changes
3. Prepare meeting materials (agendas, proposals, charts, nametags, etc.)
4. Organize files and otherwise help with the flow and filing of documentation
5. Help update the SOFAC website to keep it both current and informative
C. Assist in the coordination of SOFAC programs and services
1. Evaluate and select candidates for the council with assistance from Graduate Assistant and Director
2. Assist Graduate Assistant with preparation and presentation of SOFAC funding trainings
3. Oversee the administrative functions of SOFAC’s Organization Copying Fund for student organizations
4. Assist Graduate Assistant with preparation of marketing materials and programs
5. Other duties as assigned at the discretion of the Co-Curricular Involvement and SOFAC staff
1. Evaluate and select candidates for the council with assistance from Graduate Assistant and Director
2. Assist Graduate Assistant with preparation and presentation of SOFAC funding trainings
3. Oversee the administrative functions of SOFAC’s Organization Copying Fund for student organizations
4. Assist Graduate Assistant with preparation of marketing materials and programs
5. Other duties as assigned at the discretion of the Co-Curricular Involvement and SOFAC staff
Required Qualifications
A. Must be enrolled as a full time Missouri State University student in at least 12 credit hours.
B. Must maintain good academic standing (at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA), good disciplinary standing.
C. Must be able to work an average of 15 hours/week
D. Must attend all SOFAC trainings and meetings (various times according to schedule)
B. Must maintain good academic standing (at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA), good disciplinary standing.
C. Must be able to work an average of 15 hours/week
D. Must attend all SOFAC trainings and meetings (various times according to schedule)
Required Certifications
Additional Qualifications
Knowledge of Microsoft office suite programs, especially Excel. Knowledge of the Office of Student Engagement and its functions, including student organizations and the usage of Bearlink. This position would start in Fall 2025.
Special Instructions to Applicants
First date of consideration is April 11.
Contact Information
Taylor Havens
TaylorHavens@MissouriState.edu
417-836-4386
TaylorHavens@MissouriState.edu
417-836-4386
Disclaimer
Disclaimer for off campus positions only.
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, Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252.
Posting Detail
Open Date
03/28/2025
Close Date
04/30/2025
Posting Number
20250042STU
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