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Position Function:

The MBA Admissions and Advising Specialist reviews MBA applications, recommends admissions decision, and advises students in the on campus and online MBA Programs; serves as a resource/problem solver for current, returning, and transfer MBA students; serves as liaison to Center for Distance Education staff; assists the Director, MBA Programs with the management of MBA programs in the College of Business.

Salary Grade:  13

Please see Staff Compensation Structure for salary ranges.  

Department Profile:

College of Business

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assist the Director, MBA Programs in scheduling and conduction interviews for on campus MBA applicants and manages scoring rubrics.
2. Assist the Director, MBA Programs in evaluating application packets for on campus and online admission decisions.
3. Assist the Director, MBA Programs in planning and implementing Orientation and other events for on campus and online students.
4. Provide course advising to graduate business students as assigned.
5. Determine what courses are transferable to MSU to meet degree requirements, evaluate transcripts for degree purposes, correspond with Provost Office and/or Registrar's Office regarding graduation requirements, course drops, withdrawals, student petitions, etc.
6. Prepare paperwork to add/drop or withdraw students from courses and prepare paperwork for graduating students.
7. Interpret University policies involving curriculum matters.
8. Validate degree requirements for graduate business students.
9. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum required education:
Bachelor's degree in business or student-related field.

Focus: Business or a related field, academic advising and/or distance programs

Minimum required experience:
2 yrs

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in business or student-related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Strong computer skill.
Working knowledge of MSU's policies and procedures.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

No unusual physical requirement. Requires no heavy lifting, and nearly all work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility.

Routine deadlines, usually sufficient lead time, variance in work volume, seasonal and predictable, priorities can be anticipated, some interruptions are present, involves occasional exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.

Job frequently requires sitting, talking, hearing.

Job occasionally requires standing, walking, reaching, handling objects with hands, and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Vision requirement: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.

Instructions for Applying:

All applicants must apply online at www.msujobs.msstate.edu and attach a cover letter, current resume, or curriculum vitae, and the complete contact information for at least three professional references

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.

What do I do if I need an accommodation?

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Mississippi State University, please contact the Department of Human Resources Management at tel: (662) 325-3713 or ada@hrm.msstate.edu.

If you have any questions regarding this policy, contact the Department of Human Resources Management at (662) 325-3713 or ada@hrm.msstate.edu. Upon request, sections of this job listing are available in large print, and readers are available to assist the visually impaired.