Specialist - Advisor-Continuing

Michigan State University actively promotes a dynamic research and learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry. The Office of Advising and Undergraduate Services in the Department of Psychology is seeking applicants for an Academic Advisor and Student Success Specialist position (12 months, 100% time).

Responsibilities

Advising Responsibilities

• Holistic and proactive advising to assist students from 1st year through graduation.
• Attendance at university, college, and department level training, meetings, and functions.
• Participating in new student orientation sessions throughout the year for first year and transfer students.
• Co-advisor to the Psychology Club.
• Conducting degree audits for graduating seniors, maintaining accurate records, and monitoring student progress on a regular basis.
• Consultation with psychology administrators and advisors when issues arise to keep communication open.
• Participating as a team player and desires to be in a fast-paced and high-energy environment where the goal is to support students in every way possible.
• Contributing to a supportive and inclusive environment where all students and colleagues feel respected and valued.
• Using information technology to support students including MSU’s advising and student information systems, University/College/Department websites, Microsoft Office and Teams, Google docs, social media, and Zoom.

Student Success Responsibilities

• Supporting student success initiatives and assisting struggling and probationary students.
• Planning and assisting with programs that enrich the student experience such as graduate school, career exploration, internship, academic success, mentorship, time management, resume building, and many others.
• Assist with creation of First Gen programming for the Psychology Department.
• Conducting group advising sessions to support the success of new freshman and transfer students.
• Assist with development of a Psychology Freshman Year Experience Course.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in student affairs administration, psychology, counseling, or other related field at time of hire.
• Ability to work independently while functioning as a member of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication, public speaking, and presentation skills.
• The ability to retain a high volume of programmatic, academic, college, and university related information while having the ability to critically think through complex situations.
• Ability to use new and existing technologies to manage data and communicate with students including working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and social media platforms.
• Ability to develop trust, rapport, and positive working relationships with students, staff, and faculty from a broad spectrum of backgrounds with a strong personal desire to support the unit’s Opportunity and Excellence efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a college academic setting preferred.
• Academic advising experience preferred.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport when working with students, staff, and faculty.

Schedule

This is a 12-month, 100% time position.

Remote Work

This position has been designated as remote-friendly, meaning some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.