Specialist - Advisor-Continuing

MSU - Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of Nursing at Michigan State University seeks a Specialist-Advisor for the Office of Student Affairs to plan, coordinate, and implement initiatives advancing undergraduate recruitment, admissions, enrollment, and academic advising.

The role supports or co-leads processes to enhance student success through advising, program coordination, assessment, and data-informed decision-making, with a strong record of working in academic environments.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education Administration, or a related field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in academic advising or student recruitment in higher education.
• Ability to analyze data to inform advising practices.
• Strong organizational skills with multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive, student-centered academic advising to undergraduate students on university, college, and program requirements.
• Monitor and track academic progress toward degree completion; identify and address barriers to success.
• Coordinate, plan, and participate in events for recruitment, orientation, graduation, and other activities.
• Teach at least one section annually of the UGS 110 seminar for Pre-nursing students.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Public speaking

Data analysis

Time management

Education

Master's degree in Student Affairs

Tools

Student information systems

Databases

Job description

Position Summary

The College of Nursing is seeking applications for a Specialist-Advisor in our Office of Student Affairs. The Academic Advisor will assist in the planning, coordination, and implementation of initiatives that advance the College of Nursing's mission, vision, and strategic goals related to advancing excellence in undergraduate recruitment, admissions, enrollment, and academic advising.

This position is responsible for supporting or co-leading processes that enhance student success and contribute to the College's strategic objectives through effective academic advising, program coordination, assessment, and data-informed decision-making.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong record of working in an academic environment and a commitment to access, opportunity, and excellence. Experience in academic advising, student recruitment, program or project management, and administrative operations is essential.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Academic Advising
  • Provide proactive, student-centered academic advising to prospective and current undergraduate students regarding university, college, and program requirements.
  • Monitor and track students' academic progress toward degree completion, identifying and addressing opportunity barriers to success.
  • Conduct graduation checks to ensure timely progress and degree certification.
• Event Planning, Service & Committee Work
  • Coordinate, plan, and participate in events hosted by the College of Nursing's Office of Student Affairs including but not limited to new student, graduation, and recruitment events.
  • Serve on university-wide and college-level committees to represent the Office of Student Affairs and support institutional initiatives.
• Teaching
  • Teach at least one section annually of the UGS 110 seminar for Pre-nursing students.

Standard working hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Occasional evenings and weekend events/responsibilities will be required.

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 -in Student Affairs, Higher Education or related field

Minimum Requirements

Master's degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education Administration, or a related field.

Minimum of one year of experience in academic advising and/or student recruitment within a higher education setting.

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including experience in public speaking.

Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality customer service and exercise sound judgment with minimal supervision.

Proven ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data to support student success and inform advising practices.

Demonstrated innovative problem-solving skills and the ability to implement creative, practical solutions to complex challenges.

Evidence of the ability to work collaboratively and constructively across multiple levels of a complex organization, building consensus and fostering positive working relationships with diverse populations.

Ability to lift to 30 pounds.

Possession of a valid driver's license.

Desired Qualifications

Evidence of ongoing commitment to professional development in higher education, advising, or student success.

Teaching and/or presentation experience with college students.

Experience using complex student information systems and databases.

Familiarity with the specific academic requirements and curricular structure of Nursing or Health Professions programs.

Required Application Materials

Resume

Cover letter

A list including three professional references with contact information

Review of Applications Begins On

09/10/2026

Summary of Physical Demands

lifting 50 pounds or more with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing 25 pounds or more

Website

WWW.NURSING.MSU.EDU

Department Statement

The Michigan State University College of Nursing has been training the next generations of nurses since its founding as the Department of Nursing Education in 1950.

We believe in the power of research, practice and education to affect lasting change and to improve health outcomes in our communities. We do this through recruiting top faculty, staff and students and continuously staying at the forefront of changes in the profession.

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.