KCP Morris Hood Project Advisor

Job Title:

KCP Morris Hood Project Advisor

Full or Part Time:
Part time

Hours:

16

Exempt:
No

Supervisory Org:
College of Education (PM)

Grant funded part time position to advise new and continuing students participating in the KCP Morris Hood Educator Development (MHED) program on curriculum requirements, academic achievement, course scheduling, and university policies and procedures. Coordinate with First Year Transition Coordinator in implementing retention-based initiatives for KCP MHED students. Employment in this position is contingent upon grant funding and will continue through the end of the grant period.

This grant-funded position is funded through September 1, 2029.

• Provide information and assistance to students concerning academic programs, curricula, academic requirements, and related policies and procedures.
• Annually recruit new MHED eligible students.
• Advise students in the selection of an academic program and related course selection.
• Assist targeted KCP MHED student populations to monitor their academic progress.
• Maintain student records pertaining to academic advisement services for MHED.
• Participate in programs and services for new students (e.g., orientation programs).
• Establish and maintain regular contact with targeted students.
• Provide appropriate assistance and intervention support services.
• Direct students toward appropriate support services/centers and MHED staff in tracking the academic progress towards general studies completion, academic and career goals, and graduation for all students.
• Monitor and approve drop-add course activity.
• Maintain communication with all University support services (Enrollment Management, Multicultural Student Services, Student Affairs, The Learning Commons Tutoring Centers, and School University Partnership Office).
• Generate reports for KCP MHED that reflect student progress on a regular basis.
• Prepare programming grant reports.
• Hire and train students.
• Assist in the financial management of grant funds.
• Assist in the implementation and administration of the MHED program.
• Serve on committees as required.
• Travel during recruitment season, as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned

This position reports directly to the Dean of the College of Education.

The position shares supervisory responsibilities of grant-funded student employees.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• One year of relevant and related work experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work with a high level of discretion and autonomy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new software quickly.
• Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.

• King Chavez Parks (KCP) Future Faculty Fellow
• Master's degree in a related field

Duties are generally performed on campus, generally inside, and not exposed to adverse conditions.

All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of Michigan.

This position is not eligible for remote work

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout their employment.

The university does not provide employment visa sponsorship now or in the future for this job classification.

The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.

The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

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