Specialist - Advisor-Fixed Term

Working/Functional Title

Director of Academic Achievement

Position Summary

The Director of Academic Achievement is responsible for creating and managing programs and services to support the academic success of all medical students. This role is also responsible for the budget, resource utilization and supervision within the unit.

• 50% (Advising) Review progress and assessment data with individual students to consider support needs. Counsel medical students on effective study strategies and support decision making around licensure exams. Make recommendations for additional resources as appropriate.
• 20% (Teaching) Provide knowledge and skills instruction for medical students across all levels of training.
• 10% (Other) Manage and develop support resources responsive to the needs of students including supervising the recruitment and training of tutors and small group facilitators.
• 10% (Advising) Coordinate with other units to support student progress, including success on USMLE Step 1 and 2 exams as well as course work.
• 10% (Other) Provide overall management of the unit, unit resources and supervision of unit personnel.

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 -Education, Higher Education Administration, education, psychology, social work, or a related field

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s or other advanced degree in Education, Higher Education Administration, education, psychology, social work, or a related field
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in academic advising or related higher education role.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse student populations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with retention and student achievement initiatives at a public university.
• Experience in medical student education.
• Background in assessment and program evaluation.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience managing unit budgets.

Required Application Materials

The Michigan State University College of Human Medicine's (CHM) mission is to educate exemplary physicians and scholars, discover and disseminate new knowledge, and provide service at home and abroad. Foundational to our work is promoting the dignity and inclusion of all people and responding to the needs of the medically underserved.

Application materials to be uploaded must include:

• a statement of interest highlighting specific strengths related to this position and your interest in joining our team guided by this mission;
• curriculum vitae;
• and the names of four references (not to be contacted without the permission of the applicant).

Interested individuals should apply online at careers.msu.edu. To ensure full consideration, please submit application materials by February 28.

Special Instructions

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://humanmedicine.msu.edu/education/academic-affairs.html

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.