Student Success Advisor & Programs Lead

Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University College of Nursing is seeking a Specialist-Advisor for the Office of Student Affairs. The role plans, coordinates, and implements initiatives to advance undergraduate recruitment, admissions, enrollment, and academic advising, with a focus on student success and data-informed decisions.

The successful candidate will have a strong academic background, experience in advising and recruitment, and the ability to work collaboratively across a large organization.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education or 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.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Coordinate, plan, and participate in events hosted by the Office of Student Affairs including 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.
• Teach at least one section annually of the UGS 110 seminar for Pre-nursing students.

Skills

Academic advising

Student recruitment

Public speaking

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Customer service

Team collaboration

Drive license

Lifting 30 pounds

Education

Masters in Student Affairs or Higher Education

Job description

Michigan State University College of Nursing is seeking a Specialist-Advisor for the Office of Student Affairs. The role plans, coordinates, and implements initiatives to advance undergraduate recruitment, admissions, enrollment, and academic advising, with a focus on student success and data-informed decisions.

The successful candidate will have a strong academic background, experience in advising and recruitment, and the ability to work collaboratively across a large organization.