Specialist - Advisor-Continuing

Specialist - Advisor-Continuing

Serve as academic advisor to undergraduate students in the College of Education in the Teacher Preparation Program; advise special student populations such as student athletes, Honors College students, and students considering education abroad; participate in a full range of student affairs activities, including new student orientation (NSO), student recruitment and special events, degree clearance and maintenance of academic records; participate in college and campus-wide committee work.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
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.

Required Degree:
Masters
-Student Affairs, Higher Education or related field

Minimum Requirements:

Master's degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, or a related field. Two years of experience as academic advisor in university setting; proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet and database software; and excellent communication, interpersonal, technical and organizational skills.

Desired

Qualifications:

Knowledge of university policies and procedures, electronic advising tools (e.g., SIS, ESAF), university resources and study abroad programs; experience related to improving student success, including work with low-income and first generation college students; an approach to advising that is holistic and developmental (e.g., coaching to develop students who are purposeful, aware of how their purpose fits in the world and confident about crossing boundaries);

experience with trauma-informed advising practices; familiarity/experience with College of Education majors; ability to establish rapport across ethnic, racial, cultural, and gender differences.

Required Application Materials:
Please include letter of application, resume, and names/contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin August 12, 2026 and continue until position is filled. Please direct questions to Kristy Chene (kdumont).

Remote Work Statement: 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.