Specialist - Advisor-Fixed Term

Position Summary

• Coordinate with the FMI Academic Director, FMI Advisory Board, and college administration to regularly evaluate and set the strategic direction of the institute, based on changing industry trends, student interests, and other relevant factors. Share responsibility with the FMI Academic Director in implementing strategic changes.
• Build a pipeline of students interested in the FMI by engaging with college and high school students, MSU admissions advisors, Honors College and Broad College academic and career advisors, college faculty and staff, MSU alums, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Manage the scholar application process and procedures, including marketing the opportunity, evaluating applicants, and coordinating orientation for selected candidates.
• Augment the professional development of FMI scholars to include career advising within financial services, resume reviews, mock interviews, job offer selection, support for scholarships and industry events, and references for campus-based and industry employment.
• Organize financial money center trips, engage with financial services alumni on campus, and encourage scholar participation in financial services competitions, among other initiatives.
• Handle all institute promotional activities, including website content creation and maintenance, as well as engagement with the Broad College Marketing & Communications team to advance FMI activities and achievements.
• Engage with financial services alumni, including former scholars, who serve as resources for job searches, business development opportunities, and the alumni-scholar mentoring program.
• Serve as the primary resource for the FMI Advisory Board, including bylaw creation, new member pipeline-building, cultivation of current members, board meeting management, etc.
• Collaborate with Broad College Development and Alumni Relations on fundraising efforts for program endowments, actively engage alumni to foster long-term support, and steward all donors through meaningful communication, recognition, and impact reporting.
• Manage all financial matters of the institute, including budgeting, contracts, scholarships, and bill payments.
• Participate in college-wide and university committees, as well as campus activities, as an ambassador for the institute and college.

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

Bachelors -Finance and Accounting

Desired Degree

Masters -Finance and Accounting

Minimum Requirements

Demonstrate an interest and ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external constituents, including students, alumni, and employers. Strong oral and written communication skills. A BA/BS in Finance or Accounting with 1-3 years of relevant experience.

Desired Qualifications

Desired Degree: Area of Study: An MBA or other MS degree with demonstrated knowledge of basic finance and accounting is preferred. A BA/BS in Finance or Accounting with 1-3 years of relevant experience will be considered.

Desired Qualifications: Demonstrated interest in and ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external constituents, including students, alumni, and employers. Volunteer-based fundraising experience. Experience in creating a budget and monitoring expenses accordingly. Strong oral and written communication skills.

An MBA or other MS degree with demonstrated knowledge of basic finance and accounting. Three years or more of experience in the financial services industry is strongly preferred.

Required Application Materials

Please apply with a cover letter stating why you would successfully accomplish this position as well as your CV and 3 references.

Special Instructions

Please apply with a cover letter stating why you would successfully accomplish this position as well as your CV and 3 references.

Review of Applications Begins On

08/10/2025

Website

https://broad.msu.edu/finance/

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.