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Specialist - Outreach-Fixed Term

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Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff

Major Administrative Unit / College:College Of Natural Science

Department:Drew Laboratory 10032235

Sub Area:FAS- Fac./Acad Staff

Salary:Salary Commensurate with Experience

Location: East Lansing

Categories: Education/Training, Advising/Counseling, Fixed Term Academic Staff, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union, Remote-Friendly

Position Summary

Applications are invited for a twelve-month, fixed-term Academic Specialist-Outreach position for the Natural Science Transfer Scholars (NSTS) program. NSTS is an NSF-funded Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) partnership between the College of Natural Science at Michigan State University (MSU), Mott Community College (MCC), and Washtenaw Community College (WCC), which aims to promote the successful transfer of academically talented, low-income STEM students. While this position will be located within the Charles Drew Science Scholars Program at MSU, which offers academic and social support to MSU’s Natural Science Transfer Scholars, the individual hired will be expected to spend time on the MCC and WCC campuses to build relationships with students, faculty, and advisors. This one-year position offers the possibility of renewal for up to 3 years based on satisfactory performance.

Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

· Development of engaging promotional content for the program at the three campuses, such as social media, web content, newsletters, and/or videos to recruit and celebrate accomplishments of S-STEM scholarship recipients

· Travel between the three campuses to build relationships with students, faculty, advisors, and admissions counselors

· Dissemination of information and promotional content about the program through participation in existing events connected to the three campuses

· Active recruitment of eligible students to MCC, WCC, and/or MSU

· Serving as a bridge between the three institutions in recruitment efforts and communication with external evaluator about these efforts.

· Training and coordination of peer mentors at MSU

· Development of information sessions for prospective students to meet current program students at MCC, WCC, and MSU.

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, Counseling, Students Affairs,

Minimum Requirements

· Master’s degree – Education, Counseling, Student Affairs, STEM, or related field

· Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

· Evidence of commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in a professional or educational setting

Desired Qualifications

· Graduate assistantship, practicum, or professional experience in academic advising, admissions, or other academic or student affairs role in higher education

· Experience working with STEM students

· Familiarity with science curricula or science majors

· Familiarity with community colleges and transfer from 2-year to 4-year institutions

Required Application Materials

· Resume or CV · Letter of interest (up to 2 pages) with a clear statement of interest in working to support 2-year to 4-year transfer and experience relevant to the desired qualifications and position responsibilities described above.

· A separate DEI statement (1 page) addressing candidate’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, which could include lived experiences and past or potential contributions in a professional or educational setting

· Contact information, including email and telephone number, for three professional references

Special Instructions

Review of applications will begin two weeks after posting and continue until the position is filled. Applications should be submitted online through the careers.msu.edu website. For additional information or to request accommodations, please contact the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Vashti Sawtelle vashtis@msu.edu.

Review of Applications Begins On

06/21/2024

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.

Department Statement

MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer and is committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. The University actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities. MSU is committed to providing a work environment that supports employees' work and personal life and offers employment assistance to the spouse or partner of candidates for faculty and academic staff positions.

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.

Advertised: Jun 6, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time