Specialist - Advisor-Continuing

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Apply now Job no: 870306 Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Agriculture And Nat Resources Department: School Of Planning Des Construction Anr 10002116 Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience Location: East Lansing Categories: Student Services/Student Affairs, Advising/Counseling, Continuing System Academic Staff, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union

This position provides academic services to undergraduate students in the School of Planning, Design and Construction (SPDC) programs of Construction Management (CM), Interior Design (ID), Landscape Architecture (LA), and Urban and Regional Planning (URP), is part of SPDC Student Services, and supports SPDC, the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR), and the College of Social Science (CSS) undergraduate program goals, missions, and initiatives. Responsibilities include advising undergraduate students; academic program planning, education abroad, career development, probation conferences, and campus resource referrals; participating in orientation initiatives and Admitted Student Day; helping with activities related to recruitment and student success; participating in prospective student visit; providing admissions support; assisting with degree certification; attending monthly Student Advisory Council (StAC) meetings; participating in commencement; and other duties as assigned.

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.

Masters -Student Affairs or related field.

A master's degree by start date (in counseling, higher education, social work, student affairs, public administration/affairs or a closely related field).

One to two years of experience in advising undergraduate students, or comparable experience with college/university students. Ability to interpret and implement academic policies and procedures. Demonstrated competency in the use of university technologies. Familiarity with online student information/databases and MS Excel. Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, problem solving, and decision-making skills. Ability to establish rapport across ethnic, racial, cultural and gender differences, as necessary.

For consideration, submit your application online at https:// careers.msu.edu. Upload the following required documents: a) letter of interest that includes qualifications for the position and statement of advising philosophy, highlighting how your experiences align with the position; b) current curriculum vitae; c) a description of how you will contribute to our diversity, equity and inclusion goals; and d) recommendation letters from three professional references. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The search committee will begin reviewing applications on June 13, 2023, and continue until a suitable candidate is selected.

Questions regarding this position can be addressed to the Search Committee Chair: Jun-Hyun Kim, Landscape Architecture Program Director, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, ([email protected], 517-353-8554).

06/13/2023

https: // spdc.msu.edu

The School of Planning, Design, and Construction (SPDC) unites four academic programs related to the built environment: Construction Management, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, and Urban and Regional Planning, as well as the National Charrette Institute, with 45 faculty and academic specialists, and 8 staff members. The School offers 9 degree pathways from Bachelors to Ph.D. – including 5 professionally accredited degrees with over 500 undergraduate and 80 graduate students. The School is jointly administered by the Colleges of Agriculture & Natural Resources (CANR) and Social Science (CSS). The mission of the School is to advance the knowledge, prepare innovative leaders, and support the practice of planning, design, and construction. Our academic activities address sustainability, health, transportation, and economic and community development. Please refer to the School's homepage available at: https:// www. spdc.msu.edu/.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: The Colleges of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) and Social Science (CSS) at Michigan State University are committed to achieving excellence by creating and sustaining an accessible and inclusive culture that values cultural and academic diversity. We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are particularly interested in candidates of all backgrounds who are committed to the principle that academic excellence is achieved through open access and proactive inclusion. Candidates are invited to view SPDC's Community Code of Conduct at https: // socialscience.msu.edu/assets/pdfs/Community-Code-of-Conduct.pdf.

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: May 26, 2023 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: May 26, 2025 Eastern Daylight Time