Position Summary
The team implements a strategy that focuses on intentional advising consistent with the Honors College’s ethos of curricular flexibility and academic enrichment. In addition, all Honors College advisors support student services efforts with special emphasis on specific populations of Honors College students (e.g., international students, underrepresented students, and first-generation students).
Specific position responsibilities include:
- Provide intensive student academic advising to empower students to develop academic plans that address their needs including consulting on substitutions for university requirements, identification of opportunities for advanced coursework and creative supplements to traditional academic pathways (e.g., advanced coursework, honors options);
- Monitor student progress toward university and Honors College degree requirements using online records systems and maintaining thorough and consistent electronic notes;
- Partner with advisors, faculty, staff and instructors in all departments to support honors work and identify curricular and cocurricular opportunities for honors students;
- Advise incoming students during the New Student Orientation (NSO) program;
- Incorporate holistic advising practices to support Honors College students in developing a curricular, cocurricular and personal development plan that addresses student needs and help them achieve their goals.
- Support the development and implementation of diversity, inclusion and belonging initiatives for Honors College students in collaboration with other staff.
- Participate in admissions recruitment and reviews, scholarship administration and outreach activities.
Additionally, this position may require teaching. Potential course offerings include seminars for first-year students, student leadership courses, and/or related content.
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon, noting also that this position will have occasional required evening and weekend activities to support programming throughout the year.
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
Minimum Requirements
- Master's degree in Higher Education, student affairs or related field.
- Experience advising students in higher education context.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion through advising and/or programming.
- Experience providing support services and coordinating cocurricular opportunities for undergraduates from diverse backgrounds.
- Experience developing collaborative relationships across campus or similar organizations.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal/written presentation and computer skills including database management, electronic record-keeping, and interactive web applications.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience advising high-ability college students.
- Experience collaborating in an academic context, especially with faculty, instructors and advising professionals.
- Familiarity with MSU programs, curriculum, student academic policies, and procedures (including MSU’s Student Information System).
Required Application Materials
- Resume or CV
- Cover letter expressing interest in the position
- Contact information for three (3) professional references. Include name, position, phone, email and U.S. mailing address.
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.
Website
WWW.HONORSCOLLEGE.MSU.EDU
Department Statement
The Honors College at Michigan State University, one of the country’s most distinctive and extensive honors programs, empowers motivated students to chart a unique path at MSU characterized by disciplinary depth and interdisciplinary understanding. We offer an environment that fosters active learning and innovation while encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and community engagement. These opportunities help our students’ become alumni who are prepared to serve and lead in their chosen fields and communities.
The Honors College takes an active approach to ensure that the College closely mirrors Michigan State University's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We are a better and stronger Honors College and believe true excellence is achieved when there is a diversity of perspectives and life experiences that elevate the quality of our research, teaching, learning and service. We aspire to inclusive excellence, challenging ourselves to cross boundaries of disciplines, communities, and cultures as we innovate for tomorrow.
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.
MSU Statement
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.
