Specialist - Advisor-Fixed Term
Michigan State University

Job no: 964317
Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Arts And Letters
Department: Al Undergraduate Affairs 40000804
Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Advising/Counseling, Fixed Term Academic Staff, Full Time (90-100%), Union
Position Summary

• Service as an academic advisor for students majoring and minoring in a range of arts and humanities disciplines. This includes academic program planning, study abroad and away, experiential education including internships and undergraduate research, career development and related topics; 
• assist with course enrollment management within CAL departments
• participation in the development and implementation of activities/projects related to student success; 
• teach 1 section of either AL 101 or AL 250
• participation in all New Student Orientation Programs, Colloquium, and associated events; 
• degree certification;
• familiarity with enrollment and curricular systems, including Campus Solutions and ESAF;
• regular engagement with faculty and academic staff in the designated departments & programs, the College of Arts & Letters Dean's Office, the Honors College, and other units on campus;
• representation of the relevant departments and programs at various undergraduate recruiting events including coordination of visits of prospective students;
• participation in college-wide advisor meetings and professional development activities
• Energetic personality and strong work ethic are necessary.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Masters -Student affairs or related field

Desired Degree

Doctorate -Student affairs, higher education, or related field

Minimum Requirements

• An MA in student affairs. Excellent written, oral, and dynamic presentation/ communication skills are essential.
• Strong organizational skills emphasizing long-term planning and implementation are vital to the applicant's success.
• Technical skills in word-processing, database management, PowerPoint, spreadsheets, and social media composition.
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with Academic Advisors and a diverse student population, faculty, and potential employers.

Desired Qualifications

• A MFA/PhD in student affairs, higher education, or related field.
• Well-prepared candidates will have at least three years of full-time work in advising or student affairs.

Required Application Materials

Qualified applicants should submit

a cover letter that articulates interest in and vision for the position

current curriculum vitae

1-page summary of your philosophy of diversity, equity, and inclusion as it pertains to intellectual leadership in the areas of teaching/curriculum development, research/creative activities, service, outreach, advising, and/or administration. The statement should also include an explanation of related past or planned activities/endeavors as well as how the candidate will advance our goals of inclusive excellence. For more about MSU's DEI efforts, see https://inclusion.msu.edu/. For more information about writing diversity statements, see https://cal.msu.edu/documents/cal-guidelines-for-the-writing-of-diversity-statements/

the names and email addresses of 3 potential referees.

Special Instructions

Review of applications will begin 07 August 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

For more information, contact Quinn Moreno, Director of Student Success and Interim Director of Advising, at qmoreno@msu.edu.

Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation.

Review of Applications Begins On

08/07/2024

Website

https://cal.msu.edu

Department Statement

The College of Arts & Letters recognizes that only an academic and organizational culture, which actively seeks out and strengthens diverse voices and perspectives among its members results in true excellence. The College of Arts & Letters is particularly interested in candidates of all backgrounds who are committed to the principle that intellectual leadership is achieved through open access and pro-active inclusion.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

Advertised: Jul 26, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Jul 26, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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