Specialist - Advisor-Fixed Term

Position Summary

The Master’s in Accounting and Data Analytics (MSADA) program at Michigan State University is seeking a dynamic and student-focused Director to oversee program operations, admissions, student advising, and faculty collaboration. Since its launch in Fall 2023, the program has grown to 140 students, with a strong pipeline for future enrollment. This role is crucial in ensuring an outstanding student experience and driving program success. Specific responsibilities of the role include: Admissions; Advising Students; Liaison with department faculty and the Palmer Career Center; Coordinator of Student Events; and Teacher (depending upon department needs and director qualifications).

The following are types of job duties the program director can anticipate throughout the year:

Admissions      

• Student recruitment efforts, including a drip campaign, Zoom sessions with people who expresses interest in the program, and personalized email follow-ups with prospective students.
• Proactively work with our digital marketing firm, RNL, to ensure our program web pages are optimized and reflect program content.
• Process applications in a timely manner consistent with MSU policies and procedures; facility with MSU admissions software
• Communicate with students about the status of their applications

Advising Students

• Onboarding, developing, and leading student orientation sessions.
• Initial individual meetings with each student, to establish a program of study consistent with the student’s career goals and desired pace of study.
• Ongoing advising in response to changing career goals, pace of study, or difficulties with coursework
• Completion of mandatory annual student evaluations/progress reports to Grad School

Liaison between faculty and students          

• Communicate student concerns about the program and courses to the Faculty Director and/or Department Chair
• Work with Department Chair on course scheduling
• Communicate faculty concerns unique to the online environment to the Faculty Director and/or Chair and/or the college Curriculum Development Team.

Liaison to the Palmer Center

• Facilitating access to Broad career services for students who desire access.

Coordinator of students  

•    Develop and execute online student social events, speakers, etc.     

Occasional teaching of MSADA courses, subject to department needs and the program director's qualifications.

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 -Business or related field

Minimum Requirements

Master's Degree in any field

Desired Qualifications

M.S. in Accounting or M.B.A. with Accounting emphasis.

Two or more years of H.R., accounting, or student-facing work at a university; or two or more years work experience in the accounting industry

Required Application Materials

CV and Cover letter required

Minimum of 3 professional references upon request

Special Instructions

None

Review of Applications Begins On

03/28/2025

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

https://broad.msu.edu/ACCOUNTING/

Department Statement

The Accounting and Information Systems Department is known for our outstanding faculty as well as our excellence in research and teaching. The AIS department is ranked 16th overall in research by the BYU research rankings. Our undergraduate, masters, and accounting doctoral programs are all ranked in the top 20 overall by the Public Accounting Report. Named as one of the top 10 universities in the nation to work for, Michigan State University is located in East Lansing, Michigan, an attractive community appreciated for its high quality of life, excellent schools, and easy access to major Midwest population centers, along with boundless recreation and cultural opportunities. The Eli Broad College of Business, with over 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students, consistently ranks among the top public business schools.

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.