Specialist - Advisor-Fixed Term

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Work type:Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Social Science
Department: Social Science Dean 10038766
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, Remote-Friendly

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 Academic Specialist in the College of Social Science will support and advise undergraduate students on co-curricular opportunities and experiential learning Programs as well as recruit, promote and help develop new programs in the College.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Promote and develop co-curricular opportunities for all College of Social Science students to assist all undergraduate students in completing their experiential learning requirements.
• Advising students interested in study abroad and study away option and recruiting for these programs.
• Work with the Assistant Dean and advisors to develop and facilitate study abroad/study away pre-departure and re-entry programming for students.     
• Coordinate all study away programming in the College, including recruitment, budgeting, financial and logistical matters, and working with faculty.         
• Coordinate social medial platforms for promotion for study abroad, study away, service learning, community engagement.
• Work with advisors and faculty in the College to emphasize the importance of, and expand the number of, co-curricular activities.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Dean to manage the portfolio of study abroad/study away programming for students for enrollment, course approvals, and assessments.
• During the fall or spring semester teach courses or develop workshops associated with preparation for experiential learning programs.              

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 -Social Science, Higher Ed, or Student Affairs

Master's Degree in Social Science, Higher Education, or Student Affairs; experience in Student Advising, experience with Study Abroad, and/or other Experiential Learning Programs.

Excellent written, oral, and dynamic presentation communication.  Strong organizational skills.

• CV
• Letter of Interest
• Name and contact information for three references

For specific questions about this position, please contact Oumatie Marajh at [email protected].

03/25/2024

MSU 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.

https://socialscience.msu.edu/ujdergraduate/experientiial-learning/study

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:Mar 14, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:Mar 14, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time