Careers @ MSU

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This a temporary or on-call position. Provides a wide variety of consulting services including conference, seminar or workshop design/presentation; operations review and analysis; project design, completion, coordination or management; or related consulting services. Consultants paid on grant funds must be paid on an hourly or daily basis, with a minimum wage of $12.00 per hour. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

Unit Position Summary

The Office of Undergraduate Education at Michigan State University is seeking temporary employees to support the Lansing Spartan Scholars Program (LSS) while a search is conducted to fill both the Program Director and Assistant Program Director positions on a permanent basis. The Lansing Spartan Scholars Program supports first-year and transfer students from the Greater Lansing area through proactive academic advising, transition programming, peer mentoring, and community-building initiatives designed to promote student success, engagement, and degree completion.

These positions will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination and operational execution of cohort-based student success initiatives serving first-year and transfer students from the Greater Lansing area. Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Access, Transitions and Student Success, these roles manage program logistics, schedule and facilitate academic success workshops and transition programming, and coordinate peer mentoring and student staffing. They will support data tracking and reporting, assist with assessment and continuous improvement efforts, and help align services with advising, financial aid, and student support units to promote retention and degree progress. These positions require strong organizational skills, collaborative capacity, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, student-centered programming that supports scholars from entry through graduation.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide proactive, individualized academic advising and student support, including course planning, registration, academic progress monitoring, and referrals to campus resources.
• Coordinate student success workshops, transition programming, community-building activities, and other program events.
• Support and coordinate undergraduate peer mentors and student leadership activities.
• Collaborate with academic advisors, faculty, and student support units to address student needs and promote retention and academic success.
• Maintain student records, track participation and academic progress, and assist with program assessment and reporting.
• Assist with program operations, including scheduling, event logistics, purchasing, and budget tracking.
• Support recruitment, outreach, and community engagement activities as needed.
• Teach or co-teach the LSS first-year seminar, if needed and appropriately qualified.

Anticipated salary range is $25-$30 per hour, commensurate with qualifications. 

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelors' degree or equivalent experience in higher education, student affairs, or another related field.
• Experience with intensive cohort-based student support programs and academic advising in higher education.
• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated competency in workplace technologies and evidence of promoting effective teamwork among faculty and staff.
• Experience with student support technology systems and Microsoft Office Products.

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 Application Materials

A complete application packet will include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references. 

Work Hours

ON-CALL

Website

https://undergrad.msu.edu/