Current Job Openings

Job ID: 56854

Location: Columbia

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

About the position

The Sinclair School of Nursing has an opportunity for someone who enjoys supporting and serving as a primary resource for students and appreciates the integral role quality academic advising plays in their success. Our consistently top-ranked nursing school cultivates world-class nurses, educators and researchers and is part of the university’s academic health center. The philosophy of the MU Sinclair School of Nursing places emphasis on the individual student’s development as a person as well as a nurse. As an academic advisor, you will be part of a committed and high-performing team that embraces this philosophy by striving to provide an inclusive environment where all students feel welcome and receive guidance and advice on navigating toward their academic goals. The academic advisor will: 

• Advise and encourage undergraduate students on a variety of academic issues such as course planning, academic challenges, and interpreting policies and procedures. 
• Initiate and maintain contact with students regarding academic progress.
• Develop and present plans to students for setting and obtaining academic goals, career selection, and personal development.
• Monitor and update student degree audits.
• Assist students with course registration. 
• Participate in on-and off-campus student recruitment events when needed.
• Provide active referrals to other campus offices and resources.
• May mentor student workers.

Shift: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours 

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications:

• Empathetic, positive, and professional disposition.
• Strong communication and organization skills.

The following experience is not required but a plus: 

• Working in a university academic advising setting
• With course registration software, e.g. PeopleSoft, Banner, etc.
• With calendar management and early alert systems, e.g. Starfish

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $42,000 – $45,000

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.  For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

Job Opening 50869 (2 positions)

The University of Missouri’s Sinclair School of Nursing (SSON) has a new opportunity to serve and support rural Missouri by opening a nurse-led health care clinic in collaboration with MU Healthcare in Holts Summit, Missouri. We are seeking two Nurse Practitioners who are passionate about providing primary care while also embracing the invaluable role of enhancing the student experience of our future nurses. In addition to expanding healthcare access to Holts Summit and the surrounding communities, our APRNs are part of the SSON’s committed and high-performing team that embraces the philosophy of providing an inclusive environment where our students, staff, faculty, patients, and visitors can feel welcome.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Provide excellent primary care to patients. 
• Work independently and in collaboration with other health care professionals to provide care in the outpatient setting. 
• Communicate with team members about changes in patients’ clinical conditions, results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in conditions. 
• Work independently and in collaboration with health care professionals to provide care in the outpatient setting. 
• Perform treatments and interventions; conduct teaching and counseling of patients and families; and facilitate clinical research.
• Serve as a clinical preceptor for students.

Qualifications

Master’s degree is required.

Required Licensure or Certification:

• Graduation from an accredited nurse practitioner program by start of appointment.
• Licensure as a registered professional nurse in the State of Missouri and must be granted “Document of Recognition” as a certified nurse practitioner from the Missouri State Board of Nursing.
• Two years’ experience in primary care preferred.

Application Materials

Online application, Cover Letter, CV

Other Information

Please note that all selected candidates must pass a background check, drug screening, and meet health requirements, with any job offer contingent on the results.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.  For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

Job ID: 56871

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Hiring Department: School of Nursing

Job Description: The executive assistant serves as a vital resource to the Associate Dean for Research (ADR) and Director, PhD Program & Postdoctoral Affairs, faculty, PhD students, and departmental stakeholders. This role ensures smooth operations through scheduling, meeting facilitation, communication, and event coordination. They also play a key role in interpreting university policies, managing sensitive matters, and enhancing team effectiveness through program and project planning, organization, and strategic communication. This position requires regular collaboration with other support staff and consistent communication across all organizational levels with diplomacy, tact, and discretion, including handling sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a key resource for the ADR, faculty, PhD students and others, aiding in the interpretation of university and departmental policies and procedures. Handle sensitive or confidential issues, consulting with the ADR as necessary. Follow up on the ADR’s priorities. Support team initiatives and enhance team effectiveness through planning, organization, and coordination.
• Manage the ADR’s calendar, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings with internal and external stakeholders. Welcome and assist visitors, screen calls, and serve as liaison for guests, including at events, interviews, and scholarly seminars. Prepare meeting materials, send reminders, reserve rooms, and arrange travel and related accommodations.
• Draft, edit, and format internal and external communications, reports, agendas, and memos.  Take notes and summarize discussions at meetings and events.
• Provide support and assist with planning meetings for the PhD Program and Postdoctoral Affairs Committee, or others as assigned. Prepare agendas, record and distribute minutes, and create presentations. Assist with award nomination processes for students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty.  Coordinate local and regional PhD Program and research-related events as needed or requested.
• Maintain regular communication with graduate faculty, the Graduate School and departmental colleagues. Coordinate PhD student admission, course enrollment, comprehensive examination, and dissertation defense processes. Provide administrative support for undergraduate and graduate student research fellowships and training grants and PhD program evaluation.
• Support faculty recruitment, annual reviews, and orientation for new faculty and PhD students. Maintain records of faculty/staff and attendance.
• Maintain electronic PhD student files and the PhD Program database.
• Maintain the SSON PhD Program and Research websites and provide support for virtual meetings. Supervise student workers assisting with website editing and content updates. Create and distribute newsletters, flyers and social media content for graduate student engagement and research publicity.
• Manage reimbursements, reconcile purchasing card expenses, and assist with budget reports. Maintain inventory, order supplies, and approve purchases under the established amount. Liaise with finance shared services to resolve purchasing and budget issues.

Shift: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with occasional evenings and weekends

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven administrative experience in setting priorities, organizing office operations, and exercising good judgment, especially with sensitive matters
• Successful time management, calendaring, and meeting coordination in complex situations
• Ability to anticipate needs, work under pressure, and produce excellent work within short timelines
• Strong attention to detail and proactive, conscientious work ethic
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with internal and external constituents
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with various organizations and faculty, staff, and students at all levels of the organization and proven ability to work as a member of a team 
• Strong computer skills and ability and willingness to learn new technologies and processes
• Proficient with Outlook, Canvas, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Qualtrics, Access database, Adobe Acrobat Pro and digital office software
• Ability to create effective digital presentations
• Successful file management, organization, and record storage and retention in complex settings
• Supportive and patient in difficult situations and promotes a culture of care, service, and stewardship.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $20.00 to $25.00 per hour

Benefit Eligibility:  This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.  For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

Job Opening 54415

Job Description

The Sinclair School of Nursing invites applications for a post doctoral research fellow with an interest in aging-related research who complements our robust programs of research related to innovations to improve health and health systems for older adults across care settings.

Aging-related research areas of particular interest include Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD), health disparities, healthcare delivery, health informatics/data science, neurosciences and sensor
technology.

Qualifications

To be eligible for this full-time, 12-month, residential postdoctoral fellowship, applicants must have completed their PhD in nursing on or before July 1, 2025. Start date is negotiable.

Application Materials

Please submit current CV and list of three references with contact information. 

For direct inquiries about this opportunity contact: 
Deidre Wipke-Tevis, PhD, RN
Associate Dean for Research
MU Sinclair School of Nursing
wipketevisd@missouri.edu

Other Information

In addition to a competitive postdoctoral salary, university benefits, professional
development funds and structured mentoring, the University of Missouri invests in the success of our scholars by offering programs and assistance.
• Postdoctoral & GPC Travel Awards
• Postdoctoral & GPC Research Grants
• Postdoctoral Research & Teaching Awards
• Professional & Career Development Activities
• National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity Services
• Statistical & Research Design Consulting
• Monthly Interdisciplinary Seminars

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.  For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.