Position Summary

Academic Specialist, 100%-time appointment, short-term position (May 15-August 15, 2024).

The position provides overall management for MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT) admissions process and recruitment activities. Primary duties of the position include maintaining IAT admissions process through SLATE, managing IAT new student orientation activities, and assisting with student advising.

Qualifications include strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills. The successful candidate will have at least three years of program management experience or customer relationship management (CRM) experience.

Duties of the program coordinator consist of the following:

• Manage IAT advising and admissions using Slate CRM.
• Facilitate new student orientation activities.
• Assist with student advising using the MSU Student Information System (SIS) Campus Solutions.
• Assist program coordinators/advisors with developing recruitment plans that utilizes multiple strategies to reach various target areas.

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 -communication, education, business, agriculture

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in communication, education, business, agriculture, student affairs, or similar field of study
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• At least three years of demonstrated success in managing projects.

Required Application Materials

• Detailed resume/vita
• Cover letter summarizing qualification and interest in position.
• Names and contact information for at least two professional references.

Special Instructions

Review of applications begins May 13, 2024, and applications will be reviewed on a continuing basis thereafter until the position is filled.

If you have any questions, please contact Jeno Rivera, Director of IAT (jeno@msu.edu)

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

iat.msu.edu

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.