Researcher in Agricultural Food and Resource Economics

Position Summary

The Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics in the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources (http://www.canr.msu.edu/afre/) at Michigan State University seeks to hire an Academic Specialist-Advising to advise a diverse student population comprised of undergraduate students with majors and minors in Food Industry Management, Agribusiness Management, and Environmental Economics and Management. The selected individual will report to the Associate Chairperson for Undergraduate Programs.  Hybrid work environment.

Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting current, transfer, and incoming undergraduate students with course planning, registration, graduation, new student orientation (NSO), campus and local referrals, and institutional navigation.
• Providing proactive outreach to maintain student progress to program completion and promote student well-being.
• Understanding, interpreting, and implementing academic policies and procedures.
• Using digital systems (e.g. Electronic Student Academic Folder (ESAF), EAB Student Success Dashboard, Degree Navigator, SIS) to initiate and facilitate advising interactions, maintain confidential student records, certify students for graduation and athletic eligibility, and provide other services to support student success.
• Coordinating and providing leadership to student enrichment activities and events, including award receptions, clubs, seminars, orientation and commencement. 
• Contributing to academic policy, recruiting, retention, placement, award and scholarship activities, including serving on departmental committees as needed. 
• Directing students to university resources (RCPD, CAPS, OISS, financial aid) and scholarship activities (education abroad, undergraduate research).
• Supporting data driven initiatives to enhance student success (e.g. supervise collection and analysis of data on student satisfaction and placement)
• Working collaboratively through a lens of equity and inclusion to ensure all students and members of the undergraduate community feel supported and respected in their pursuit of student success.
• Fostering intentional relationships with advising colleagues and seeking professional development activities to promote professional growth and to enhance student success.

Background:  The Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics in the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources at Michigan State University is one of the leading applied economics departments in the U.S. with 46 campus-based faculty, and offering programs to over 450 undergraduate students (across three majors and three minors in Agribusiness Management, Food Industry Management, Environmental Economics and Management) and 65 graduate students.  For more information on the department, see: https://www.canr.msu.edu/afre/.

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.

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

Minimum Requirements

Masters degree (applicants within 2 semesters of completion of a masters will be considered).  Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Proficiency with standard computer software (e.g. Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams, Zoom, Google Docs, etc.).

Desired Qualifications

Master’s degree. Experience advising students or similar professional experience. Knowledge of university undergraduate academic requirements, policies, procedures, and software systems.  Experience in creating and implementing academic success-centered initiatives. Demonstrated ability to work closely and comfortably with a diverse student population, faculty, as well as other academic units and stakeholders. 

Required Application Materials

Applicants should submit the following materials: 1) letter of application; 2) a current curriculum vitae; 3) a statement of academic advising philosophy that addresses the applicant’s academic advising priorities and includes the applicant’s efforts to address issues of diversity, equity and inclusion; and 4) names and email addresses for three references.  If you have any questions prior to submitting an electronic application, please contact the Chair of the Search Committee, Brent Ross at rross@msu.edu.

Together-we-will Statement

Special Instructions

Review of applications will begin February 6^th, 2023 and will continue until a suitable candidate is selected.  To apply, complete an electronic submission at the Michigan State University Employment Opportunities website http://careers.msu.edu.  Applicants should submit the following materials: 1) letter of application; 2) a current curriculum vitae; 3) a statement of academic advising philosophy that addresses the applicant’s academic advising priorities and includes the applicant’s efforts to address issues of diversity, equity and inclusion; and 4) names and email addresses for three references.  If you have any questions prior to submitting an electronic application, please contact the Chair of the Search Committee, Brent Ross at rross@msu.edu.

Review of Applications Begins On

02/06/2023

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

https://www.canr.msu.edu/afre/

Department Statement

Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Michigan State University is committed to achieving excellence by creating and sustaining an accessible and inclusive culture that values cultural and academic diversity. We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. The CANR is particularly interested in candidates of all backgrounds who are committed to the principle that academic excellence is achieved through open access and proactive inclusion.  Candidates are invited to view AFRE community norms at Community Norms - Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (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.