How to Apply

A cover letter and resume are important submissions for the hiring team to get a sense of your experience and skill set. Submit both a cover letter and resume as one file.

The review of resumes will begin when the posting closes. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted via email. The interview process will consist of an initial 30-45-minute screening interview and one or two additional interviews for select candidates. Additionally, samples of relevant work may be requested.

Summary

The Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning has an exciting opportunity for an academic advisor and student success specialist to join the Student Affairs team. Reporting to the associate director of student affairs (our organizational chart) you will advise undergraduate and graduate students and provide student success advocacy, outreach, and programming. Using holistic academic advising strategies, you will increase student retention and success. You are creative, student-centric, and committed to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

This job is situated in Ann Arbor and on-campus work is required three days a week, with a few fully remote weeks throughout the academic year. We are also piloting a fully remote period for staff from mid-May to mid-August.

Responsibilities*

Academic Advising

• Provide academic advising for new and continuing undergraduate and graduate students on course selection, programs of study, and degree progression, and make appropriate referrals on student support/resources
• Review and maintain student academic records for progress toward degree completion, compliance with degree requirements, and eligibility for graduation
• Interpret and communicate college and university policies in response to queries related to advising matters, deadlines, questions, and curriculum clarification
• Maintain accurate records of interactions with students, referrals, exceptions to standard procedures, and decisions affecting degree progress
• Coordinate advising processes with the Student Affairs team, faculty, and staff in the college and at the university and contribute to analyses and reports
• Review and help update advising guidelines and processes for improving efficiencies

Student Success

• Lead student success projects within Taubman College
• Organize processes and protocols for at-risk students to ensure student well-being and degree progression within Taubman College and across campus (leaves of absence, emergency fund, COVID compliance)
• Advocate for students on several issues including health and wellness, financial support, student emergencies, immigration issues, international issues, and more
• Compile and communicate external scholarships, fellowships, and award opportunities to students, provide administrative support for resulting applications
• Help with a series of student activities and co-curricular programming to support development, success, and well-being (Therapaws, CAPS, Wolverine Wellness)

Team Support

• Help plan and participate in all orientations for new students
• Represent Student Affairs at college and program events (such as Preview, Commencement)
• Participate in opportunities such as committees, task forces, working groups, and more
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree
• Some experience in counseling, academic advising, mentoring, or higher education student-facing activities
• Intermediate experience with Google suite and Microsoft office
• Ability to maintain the integrity of confidential materials and student information
• Ability to occasionally work during early mornings, evenings, and weekends

Additional Information

The salary range for this position is $50,000 - 55,000. Factors used to determine salary include experience, knowledge and skills for the position. You are encouraged to discuss salary questions to honor transparency throughout the recruiting process.

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, U-M offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous time off; a retirement plan with two-for-one matching contributions after the first year; many choices for comprehensive health insurance; life insurance; long-term disability coverage; and flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses. Learn more about U-M benefits.

Please note: Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Taubman College values a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and administrators that includes people of different races and ethnicity, national origin, gender and gender expression, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, religious commitment, age, and disability status. We aim to create a community of mutual respect and trust where everyone's backgrounds, identities, and views are represented without any threat of bias, harassment, intimidation, or discrimination. Learn more about our DEI efforts and the shared values we have for our community.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.