Position Summary
This position provides academic advising services to undergraduate students in the SPDC undergraduate programs (Construction Management, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, and Urban and Regional Planning); contributes to SPDC Student Services; and supports SPDC’s and the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources’ undergraduate program goals, missions, and initiatives. To maintain accreditation standards, the four undergraduate degree pathways have competitive secondary admission processes. This position is primarily responsible for oversight of pre-admission advising support in SPDC’s Student Services Office. Responsibilities include enrollment management and secondary admission support; academic program planning, career development, probation conferences, and campus resource referrals; coordinating New Student Orientation (NSO) and other orientation initiatives for the School; developing and implementing activities related to recruitment and student success; leading Admitted Student Day and other prospective student engagement initiatives; assisting with scholarships; and participating in commencement. Additional responsibilities include facilitation of the SPDC internship course (PDC 493); chairing monthly Student Advisory Council (StAC) meetings; attending career-readiness events on and off campus (involves travel that may include evening and weekend attendance); etc. Further responsibilities may include data collection and analysis and other duties as assigned.
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 -Counseling, higher education, social work, student affairs, public administration/affairs or a closely related field.
Minimum Requirements
Two or more years of experience in academic advising, recruitment, student success and engagement, or comparable experience with college/university undergraduate students.
Desired Qualifications
Ability to interpret and implement academic policies and procedures. Demonstrated competency in the use of university technologies. Familiarity with online student information/databases and MS Excel. Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, problem solving, and decision-making skills. Ability to establish rapport across ethnic, racial, cultural and gender differences, as necessary.
Required Application Materials
All candidates for the position must apply online at http://careers.msu.edu/. Applicants for this position should submit 1) letter of interest that includes qualifications for the position and statement of advising philosophy, highlighting how your experiences align with the position; 2) current curriculum vitae; 3) a one-page statement that describes how you will contribute to CANR’s positive culture, fair access to resources, and creating a sense of belonging; and 4) contact information for three professional references (recommendation letters will be requested directly at a later time). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Special Instructions
Questions regarding this position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Linda Nubani, nubanli@msu.edu, 517-432-2330. Contact for administrative inquiries: Ms. Mary Beth Graebert, lakemary@msu.edu, 517-353-5274.
Review of Applications Begins On
05/18/2026
Website
https://www.canr.msu.edu/spdc/
Department Statement
The School of Planning, Design, and Construction (SPDC) unites four accredited academic programs related to the built environment: Construction Management, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, and Urban and Regional Planning, as well as the National Charrette Institute, with 46 faculty and academic specialists, and seven staff members. The School offers nine degree pathways from Bachelors to Ph.D. – including five professionally accredited degrees with over 600 undergraduate and 70 graduate students. The School is administered by the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources (CANR). The mission of the School is to advance knowledge; prepare innovative leaders; and support the practice of planning, design, and construction. Please refer to the School’s homepage available at: http://www.spdc.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.
