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Human Resources Coordinator

Missouri Western State University
4525 Downs Dr, St Joseph, MO 64507
May 25, 2026

Full time Part time / Adjunct Human Resources & Affirmative Action Other Administrative Positions

Job Description

Position Information

Position Title	Human Resources Coordinator
Job Description	The Human Resources Coordinator supports the daily operations of the Office of Human Resources. This role handles initial employee inquiries, maintains all university employee personnel files, updates databases, and handles sensitive information with confidentiality. The Coordinator is the first point of contact for the office, providing excellent customer service to faculty, staff, student employees and applicants. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, professional and interested in developing a career in higher education human resources. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Maintains accurate employee files and human resources databases in compliance with university policies and confidentiality standards. Processes employment forms, payroll related paperwork, completes employment verifications and I-9 verifications through E-verify. Works closely with other HR professionals; assisting with processes such as: student employment, employee recruitment, on-boarding and benefit enrollment. Submits workers compensation reports to the Office of Administration; contacting medical facilities for initial appointments and corresponding with injured employee and supervisor as needed. Monitors office expenditures, reconciles departmental budgets, and submits procurement card receipts. Helps organize and facilitate events such as wellness, professional development, employee recognition, student employment, and onboarding. May participate in campus events such as summer griffon orientation. Responds to routine HR inquires from faculty, staff and student employees. Prepares reports, spreadsheets, and HR correspondence as needed. Supports employee engagement and campus wellness programs. Ensures compliance with federal and state employment laws and regulations as well as university policies and procedures. Schedule meetings and maintain calendars as requested by Director of Human Resources. Perform other related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES Familiarity with employment laws and regulations Excellent written and verbal communication abilities Strong organizational and time-management skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel) Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion Strong customer service skills and interpersonal skills Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Ability to work well as part of a team
Required Qualifications	High School diploma or equivalent Must have three (3) years of administrative support or related experience in Human Resources.
Preferred Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field Experience working in a higher education environment
Physical Demands	Required to use close vision and be able to focus. Regularly required to talk and hear; frequently required to sit, stand, and bend at the knee and waist, and walk. Must be able to have repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement to type and work on computer. Must have finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination to work on computer, telephone, and related office equipment.
FLSA	Non-Exempt
Additional Demands	Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
Hours of Work	Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 4:30pm

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	S834P
Open Date	05/12/2026
Priority Deadline	05/22/2026
Open Until Filled	Yes

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About Missouri Western State University

Missouri Western State University is a comprehensive, state-supported institution serving more than 5,000 students on a beautiful 744-acre campus about 45 minutes north of Kansas City. Missouri Western is an active partner in the educational, economic, cultural, and social development of the people and region it serves. A distinct focus on applied learning and applied research is a hallmark of the innovative teaching and learning environment.

At Missouri Western, Griffons Succeed!

Missouri Western State University has a proud tradition of providing a high quality, affordable education to students in the state of Missouri and beyond. We are a four-year, state-supported institution providing a variety of degree programs and offering professional master’s degrees, four-year baccalaureate degrees, two-year associate degrees, pre-professional transfer programs and one-year certificates. In addition, the University offers seminars, conferences and workshops suited to the needs of the community.

Students come from throughout the United States and more than 25 countries. And our alumni live and work around the world. From its humble beginnings in 1915, Missouri Western continues to deepen its impact on the community, region, nation and world.

Accreditation

Missouri Western is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of the six regional accrediting associations in the United States. HLC accredits institutions of higher education in 19 states and has approximately 1,000 member institutions.

Accreditation supports our ongoing focus on institutional improvement, ensures that we remain accountable to our constituencies, and provides us with a broad framework for action as we work to achieve our mission.

Missouri Western’s accreditation was reaffirmed on January 24, 2017 and participates in the Open Pathway. We value the insights provided through the accreditation process and seek to use this information to strengthen our institution.

Missouri Western is a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC-SARA), which provides a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary distance education. When states join SARA, they agree to follow uniform processes for approving their eligible institutions’ participation. They also agree to deal with other states’ SARA institutions in a common way when those institutions carry out activities in SARA states other than their own. For a list of schools holding NC-SARA membership, please click here.

Specialized accreditations include:

Missouri Western also has the All-Steinway School designation, the American Chemical Society curriculum approval, and the American Bar Association approval.

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