Specialist - Advisor-ContinuingApply now Job no: 782287 Position SummaryThe Office of the Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education and Dean of Undergraduate Studies (APUE) seeks five to eight advisors that will support undergraduate student success initiatives by operationalizing MSU’s stated beliefs that every student it admits has the capacity to learn, thrive, and graduate and that it is MSU’s responsibility to provide an inclusive, equitable curriculum and environment with the academic, social, wellness, and financial support our students need to persist in college and succeed after graduation. As part of MSU’s Strategic Plan for Student Success, we envision a University Advising community that is appropriately structured and adequately resourced to equitably meet the diversity of our students’ needs, to help students develop their purposes and passions, to support the migration of students between majors/minors and colleges at MSU, and to meet MSU’s strategic goal of an 86% graduation rate with no opportunity gaps by 2030. The persons in these advising positions will be assisting students with course planning, understanding academic requirements and interpreting the curriculum, and navigating the institution, or transfer to institution, through one on one and group advising. Academic advisors at MSU play an integral role in helping guide students along an intentional pathway of exploration of their interests, purpose, and passions in alignment with academic interest areas at MSU. Academic advisors in this role assist academic departments/units with verbal or written academic plans, advisement interpretation of academic plans, and implementation of university policies and procedures in the areas of student enrollment and evaluation. They also participate in data collection and analysis. Academic advisors use digital systems (e.g., Electronic Student Academic Folder (ESAF), Campus Solutions, Degree Navigator, SIS) to initiate and facilitate advising interactions, maintain confidential records, enter information about students, and respond to referrals from others to support student success and creates data driven initiatives to support student success. Academic advisors participate in planning and implementing MSU Neighborhoods-based and campus-wide initiatives to promote student success. They also have the option to co-facilitate a section of an undergraduate student success seminar, as needed and agreed upon with their supervisor. The goal of Exploratory Advising, specifically, is to support undergraduate students in their pursuit of knowledge and ongoing development of their social, cultural, and intellectual abilities. Exploratory advisors use the student success model (academic achievement, socio-emotional engagement, and institutional navigation) in the advising practice. Key components of exploratory advising include:
Financial literacy, graduate school preparation, and other relevant services The Academic Advisor will provide comprehensive individual advising and coaching focusing on both the academic and social/development of exploratory students. In addition, they will develop and provide support for programming aspects of the program. They should have a strong background in academic advising or similar 1-on-1 support with students, and a proven commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education. Primary Duties: Advising (75%)
Other (10%)
Teaching (10%)
Outreach (5%)
Equal Employment Opportunity StatementAll 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 DegreeMasters -student affairs, K-12 education or related field Minimum RequirementsMaster’s degree in student affairs, K-12 education, or another related field. Experience with student support technology systems; experience in higher education, preferably in the areas of advising and/or academic development for underserved students; strong communication skills and student-centered approach.
Desired QualificationsThe ideal candidate will have experience in academic advising within a college or university setting; knowledge of undergraduate student success concepts, theories and/or practice; and experience teaching, advising, leading, and/or mentoring diverse undergraduate students. Strong skills in documentation, tracking, and data compliance. Knowledge of academic advising/student information technology platforms. This position requires occasional evenings and weekends.
Required Application MaterialsCover Letter, CV and DEI Statement to be sent to the attention of Committee Chair Together-we-will StatementThe university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://msu.edu/together-we-will/
Review of Applications Begins On05/31/2022 Remote Work StatementMSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon. Websiteundergrad.msu.edu MSU StatementMichigan 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: May 20, 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
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