Undergraduate Academic Advisor Apply Now **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. **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. **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*** + Meet with and advise undergraduate students on courses/classes. Maintain regular contact with students from declaration through graduation. Help students in creating course and academic plans, monitor progress and provide counsel where needed through academic status changes. + Review and update academic audits throughout declaration in MSE until graduation clearance. + Provide knowledgeable advice and/or direct students to the appropriate resource. Maintain email group list of all undergraduate students. Write letters for students for various needs. + Maintain the time schedule for the department courses: building classes making changes in schedules, course approval forms (CARFS). + Room Scheduling: reserve rooms for all of the MSE department, midterm and final exams, office hours, special events. + Member of MSE undergraduate committee: prepare documents, take notes. Maintain information for ABET: maintain/collect instructor reports, syllabus, etc. Process scholarships and payments MSE and CoE. + Attend regular meetings for Students Services coordinators and for CoE Undergraduate Program Advisors Group. + Other duties as assigned **Required Qualifications*** Bachelor's degree or 4-5 years' experience in academic advising role. Knowledge of undergraduate degree requirements. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Higher salary may be considered for a highly qualified candidate. **Desired Qualifications*** Ability to advise undergraduate students on class load and mixture of courses. Experience using 25Live. Experience setting schedule of classes. Experience hosting graduation event. **Work Locations** The Department of Materials Science & Engineering operates in a hybrid work environment consisting of both in-person and remote work. This position will be classified as a FLEX position within the Michigan Engineering STARR classification matrix which means working on campus 3 days per week and working remotely the rest of the week. You can find more information here: https://rpm.engin.umich.edu/human-resources/telecommuting/ **Modes of Work** 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 here (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) . **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. **Job Detail** **Job Opening ID** 260289 **Working Title** Undergraduate Academic Advisor **Job Title** Academic Advisor/Couns Inter **Work Location** Ann Arbor Campus Ann Arbor, MI **Modes of Work** Hybrid **Full/Part Time** Full-Time **Regular/Temporary** Regular **FLSA Status** Exempt **Organizational Group** College Engineering **Department** Materials Science & Engin. **Posting Begin/End Date** 2/25/2025 - 3/12/2025 **Salary** $58,000.00 - $68,000.00 **Career Interest** Academic & Student Services Apply Now