How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. 

Job Summary

The Engineering Advising Center (EAC) provides academic advising services to first-year and undeclared College of Engineering (CoE) undergraduate students and oversees several College-wide programs (1st Gen Engin, Michigan Engineering Transfer Support, CoE Peer Mentor Program). The EAC's mission is to empower new undergraduate students to take ownership of their academic and personal development, connect with resources and opportunities, and transition into the Michigan Engineering community. Our team of professional staff and peer advisors works with faculty, staff, and students across the College and University to help CoE students get off to a strong start.

We are continuing to grow our team to provide more personalized advising support by recruiting for 2-4 advisors starting this fall! As an Academic Advisor, you will be the primary advisor for a cohort of first-year and undeclared CoE students. In addition to individual and group advising, you may coordinate one or more EAC-affiliated programs, plan events, participate in assessment and evaluation, build relationships with campus partners, and contribute to EAC strategic initiatives. We are looking for candidates with a creative and collaborative spirit and a deep commitment to supporting students, particularly those from underserved groups. We strive to create an office culture that promotes a healthy balance between work and life.

For more information about the EAC, visit https://advising.engin.umich.edu/

You will report to the EAC Director.

Who We Are

Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of a top national public research institution, Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.

Our vision, mission and values are supported by a people-first engineering framework that guides our work. As Michigan Engineers, we strive to apply excellent engineering fundamentals, integrated expertise and equity-centered values to reimagine what engineering can be, close critical gaps, and elevate all people. Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: http://strategicvision.engin.umich.edu/

The University of Michigan has a storied legacy of commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Michigan Engineering models that commitment in our research, culture and collaborations. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of that commitment. Learn more about DEI at Michigan Engineering: https://www.engin.umich.edu/culture/diversity-equity-inclusion/

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan 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 that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Maternity and Parental Leave

Responsibilities*

• Advise first-year and undeclared students with in-person/phone/video appointments and email on topics such as course selection and registration, major/career exploration, degree requirements, experiential learning opportunities, academic success strategies, University and College policies, and academic and personal resources
• Use advising technology to schedule appointments, review transcripts/degree audits/early warning grades, and record advising notes. 
• Track the progress of specific populations (e.g., students on probation) and provide proactive advising
• Keep up to date with relevant advising practice and research
• Coordinate all aspects of one or more EAC programs or strategic initiatives
• Recruit, train, and supervise student staff
• Design, promote, and implement program-related events
• Assist the EAC team with planning and executing large and small events
• Present degree requirement and support resource information to students at orientation
• May occasionally require work during nights and weekends

Required Qualifications*

• Academic Advisor Intermediate: Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years of related advising or student affairs experience
• Academic Advisor Associate: Bachelor's Degree and 1+ years of related advising or student affairs experience 
• Experience using strong interpersonal, speaking, and writing skills
• Demonstrated commitment to DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) and student wellness.
• Ability to occasionally work irregular hours (evenings and weekends).

Modes of Work

This is a hybrid position and can work remotely several days per week. Office space is shared with advisors alternating in-person and remote days. 

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Underfill Statement

Depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate, this position may be filled at the Intermediate or Associate level.

Associate level salary range: $50,000 - $54,000

Intermediate level salary range: $56,000 - $64,000

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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.