Student Advising/Retention Coordinator / Educational Program Coordinator II
Michigan State University

Job no: 823770
Work type: Support Staff
Pay Grade: 12
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Veterinary Medicine
Department: Veterinary Medicine Dean 10046908
Sub Area: AP- Professionals
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Student Services/Student Affairs, Advising/Counseling, Administrative Professionals- AP, Full Time (90-100%), Union
Working/Functional Title

Student Advising/Retention Coordinator

Position Summary

The selected candidate is responsible for King-Chavez-Parks (KCP) eligible populations (traditionally first-generation low-income student populations in grades K-16) for advising and retention. The candidate will facilitate data regarding retention to business analyst to report to KCP MI Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) agency. Reporting to the Assistant Director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the College of Veterinary Medicine's (CVM) Admissions, Student Life, and Inclusivity (ASI) (Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI). The staff will be charged with promoting educational programs and services, providing some advising to KCP eligible students and summarize data on pre-veterinary students for the business analyst responsible for reporting. This staff will be responsible and work collaboratively with the CVM pre-veterinary advisor organizing supplemental instruction, and New Student Orientation. The successful candidate will also coordinate the Supplemental Instruction (SI) program, including hiring, training, and supervision of SI's. The staff will maintain a database with prospects interested in veterinary medicine for pathway development; deliver veterinary related educational programs and workshops designed to engage students in career exploration and experiential learning opportunities; work closely with consultant veterinarians to create programs for K-16 students; Collaborates with and provides services to students in the Gear UP program; hosts interested K-16 and community college prospects at the CVM to introduce them to the College and various educational pathways; collaborates with designated high schools to deliver presentations as assigned by or requests submitted to the CVM ASI ODEI; participates in outreach and recruitment activities as requested by internal and external stakeholders; provides support with grant writing and KCP grant reporting requirements; and works closely with the CVM Diversity and Inclusion Committee, students, faculty and staff. Some travel will be required in support of the goals of this position.

Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Educational Theory and Methodology and/or a specialization in the designated area of expertise; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in planning and overseeing seminars and conferences including public relations, organizing and disseminating training materials and information both written and web-based; budget and records maintenance and computer support; experience in supervision, database, spreadsheet, word processing, desktop publishing, knowledge of HTML programming and web site development and management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with grant submissions, including requests for federal, state, local, and industry agencies; experience in college admissions, recruitment and retention.

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

Resume, three professional references, cover letter

Together-we-will StatementThe university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://msu.edu/together-we-will/Work Hours

In office work. Monday - Friday 8am-5pm with occasional nights and weekends.

Description of End Date

This is an off-date position funded for two years from date of hire with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal.

Website

WWW.CVM.MSU.EDU

Bidding eligibility ends November 8, 2022 at 11:55 P.M.

Advertised: Nov 2, 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Nov 29, 2022 Eastern Standard Time

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