Missouri State University

Human Resources

Office of Human Resources

Welcome to the Office of Human Resources at Missouri State University. The Office of Human Resources is responsible for providing various support services to all departments of the University in order to attract, develop, and retain the human resources needed to effectively accomplish the objectives and to carry out the programs of the University. 

The Office of Human Resources administers certain employee-related programs for the University, maintains both computer and manual systems of personnel records, interprets University personnel policies and procedures, and carries out functional responsibilities related to the University's personnel program.

HR News and Events:

"Blend" Diversity Newsletter - Discovering Diversity in Springfield

The Public Institutions in Springfield have launched “Blend”, a newsletter for institutional administrators, employees and the community, showcasing the advantages of benefits of diversity and the benefits it brings to the community.  Please visit the Office for Diversity and Inclusion website to learn more about Diversity at Missouri State University. 

HRA - Health Risk Assessment- Now Open October 31st - November 25th - Deadline Extended for both the Biometrics and HRA - Please visit the Wellness Benefits and Opportunites site for details

The Health Risk Assessment (HRA) tool is open for participation beginning Monday, October 31st through Friday, November 25th.  Those who chose to complete their Biometrics or provide a physician’s statement  by November 18th will receive an e-mail notification that provides additional instructions for completing the online Health Risk Assessment (HRA), which also contains the tobacco related questions.  Please contact HRWellnessIncentive@missouristate.edu  if you have questions or need assistance in completing your HRA.  Thank you for participating in this year’s Wellness Incentive Program!

Frequently Asked Questions for Wellness Incentive Program

If you have questions or need more information about the MSU Wellness Incentive Program to include the Biometrics, Health Risk Assessment, and Tobacco Statement, please refer to the following FAQ document and President Smart's message to the campus community dated September 13, 2011 with the subject of Biometrics Exception to Health Risk Assessment.

2011 Biometric Measurements Incentive Drawing Winners

Please visit Employee Wellness Programs for results of the 2011 Biometric Measurements Incentive Drawing Winners! 

HR  Documents and Resources: 

Applicant Recruitment and Referral   
Employment Process Q&A, Hiring Procedures Handbook, Temporary Employee 1,000 Hour Guide, Part-time Hiring Checklist, Vacancy Announcement

Employee Benefits  
Cafeteria Plan, Dental, Educational, Fringe Benefits (Faculty & Staff), Health, HIPAA Privacy Notice, Insurance Premiums, Life, Long-Term Care Insurances, Long-Term Disability, Pharmacies, Retirement Information, St. John's Provider Listing, Tax Shelter Investments 403(b)

Employee and Labor Relations   
Employee Handbook, Holiday Schedule, University and IBEW Memorandum of Agreement, University and Teamsters Memorandum of Agreement, Salary Schedule, School Cancellation Policies and Procedures, Severe Weather Staff Policy, Staff Senate Links, Performance Evaluations

Online Forms  
Applicant Flow Register Form, Applicant Offer Signature Record Form,  Cafeteria Plan Claim Form, Credit Course Fee Waiver Form,  Dental Claim Form, Medical Claim Form,  Noncredit Course Request for Assistance Form

Retirement Information
MOSERS Pre-Retirement Seminar Registration

Training and Orientation   
Employee Training and Development

Monthly Leave Statement  
Compensatory Time, Vacation and Sick Leave Information - located through the Work tab of the My Missouri State system.

Job Descriptions

Salary Surveys
The most recent analysis of CUPA National Faculty Survey, CUPA Administrative Compensation Survey, CUPA Mid-level Professional Salary Survey, and Chamber of Commerce (COC) Salary Survey.

Staff Compensation System
Information on the Staff Compensation System, an overview of each job family and information on pay grades and salary ranges.