Specialist - Advisor-Fixed Term

Manage and oversee daily operations of the Peer Mentoring & Tutoring Program including recruiting, training, and assessment of student mentors and tutors

Develop and deliver targeted academic support initiatives

Support the evaluation, continuous improvement, and expansion of academic support programs using student performance data and feedback

Collaborate with the Assistant Dean for Bar Success and other units to ensure alignment of academic support programming across the College of Law

Assist with implementation and oversight of program operations, policies, and communications related to the Academic Success Program

Gather, maintain, and analyze data related to program participation and student outcomes; prepare reports to support program evaluation and decision-making

Develop and maintain program materials, communications, and online resources describing academic support services and initiatives

Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators to support student academic success

Participate in relevant professional societies/organizations such as Association of American Law Schools Section on Academic Support, Association of Academic Support Educators, National Association of Law Student Affairs Professionals, and National Association of Student Personnel Administrators

Participate in activities devoted to the recruitment and retention of students, including orientation and admitted student programming

Collaborate with departments/units for outreach programs

Participate in college level committees and ad hoc committees as needed

Disseminate information about resources at the law college to meet the knowledge needs of individuals outside law college

Present on demand workshops for student organizations

Hire and supervise student worker who performs a variety of office duties

Assist in budget tracking

Support coordination with bar review vendors/companies and other bar and academic support organizations

Collaborate with colleagues and other departments/units to ensure student academic success

Gather and analyze data related to programs for adjustment of services

Develop and update electronic and other communications describing office, services, and programs

Participate in professional organization and attend professional conferences workshops, seminars, and conventions to monitor and stay current with the best practices in the legal education industry and academic support trends

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.

Terminal -JD or equivalent

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.

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