Specialist – Advisor – Fixed Term

The Office of Advising and Undergraduate Services in the Department of Psychology is seeking applicants for a new Academic Advisor
position (12 months, 100% time). The advisor is responsible for academic advising for a shared caseload of about 2000 students. Advising
responsibilities will include:

• Holistic and proactive advising to assist students from 1st year through graduation.
• Attendance at university, college, and department level trainings, meetings, and functions.
• Supporting student success
  initiatives and assisting struggling and probationary students.
• Participating in new student orientation sessions throughout the
  year for first year and transfer students.
• Planning and assisting with programs that enrich the student experience such as graduate
  school events, career exploration workshops, tutoring programs, time management, resume building, and many others.
• Using
  information technology to support students including MSU’s advising and student information systems, University/College/Department
  websites, Microsoft Office and Teams, Google Docs, and Zoom.
• Conducting degree audits for graduating seniors, maintaining accurate
  records, and monitoring student progress on a regular basis.
• Participating with the PSY scholarship committee and other committee
  work as assigned.
• Consultation with psychology administrators and advisors when issues arise to keep communication open.
• Participating as a team player and desires to be in a fast-paced and high‐energy environment where the goal is to support students in
  every way we can.
• Contributing to a supportive and inclusive environment where all students and colleagues feel respected and
  valued.

Required Application Materials:

• Cover letter outlining your interest in, and preparation
  for, the position.
• Resume/CV
• Diversity statement that addresses applicants’ commitment and experience working with
  people from diverse backgrounds.
• Name and contact information for three professional references.