Specialist - Advisor-Fixed Term

Position Summary

The College of Communication Arts and Sciences seeks to hire an Academic Specialist - Advising to work with undergraduate students through the ComArtSci Academic and Student Affairs Office. The position will assist with academic advising, course selection, and connecting students with campus and local resources, and use technological applications to assist students in developing their academic plan. 

Position Overview: To provide academic advising and student success support to undergraduate students enrolled as majors, major preferences, and minors in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences. 

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 -College Student Personnel or related field

Minimum Requirements

Desired Qualifications

Required Application Materials

Applicants should submit electronically (1) a cover letter summarizing qualifications for the position, (2) a resume/CV, and (3) the names and contact information of three references.

Special Instructions

To apply, applicants need to complete an electronic submission at the Michigan State University Employment Opportunities website www.careers.msu.edu. Application materials should include names of three references with titles, email addresses, and business/cell home numbers.

Review of Applications Begins On

04/22/2025

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

comartsci.msu.edu

Department Statement

Academic Advisors are student-centered professionals who listen to, challenge, suggest, empower, and refer members of the MSU community and its extended partners to foster a diverse and successful educational experience at Michigan State University. 

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.