How to Apply
A cover letter and resume are important submissions for the hiring team to get a sense of your experience. In the cover letter, one page or less, please let us know how this role aligns with your career aspirations and skill set. Submit both a cover letter and resume as one file (because of system limitations). Your materials will be assessed for written communication skills.
Job Summary
Our office works with students throughout their program through academic advising and contributing to student success, retention, and timely completion of degree. You will be focused on student success by providing academic resources for students, tutoring options and programming that is responsive to student needs. You will contribute to a culture that is welcoming, supportive and responsive to the diverse identities of our students while collaborating with colleagues to build community among our student body. Important skills for this role include being adaptable, attending to details, taking initiative and being collaborative across the team. You will report to the Assistant Director of Academic Advising and may focus efforts on one of the three majors within the School of Kinesiology (Applied Exercise Science, Movement Science or Sport Management). You'll perform responsibilities including the below; review more detail in the full job description here.
Work may be outside of regular business hours and require evening/weekend time. This position is based in Ann Arbor, MI, and will have the option for either a fully onsite or a hybrid work schedule (up to 2 days per week remote). For accommodations or questions about this posting, please contact [email protected].
Who We Are
The National Academy of Kinesiology ranked us as the #1 Kinesiology program in the US and we are the fourth-largest undergraduate admitting school at the University of Michigan with approximately 1,200 undergraduate students across the three majors of Applied Exercise Science, Movement Science, and Sport Management. For more information about us, visit https://www.kines.umich.edu/.
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
- University commitment to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities
Responsibilities*
- Assist students as they define, plan and achieve their educational goals including advising a caseload of students on degree requirements
- Advise students on strategies that promote academic and professional success and empower students to take self-responsibility
- Be proficient, knowledgeable, and stay current on curricular changes in all three degree programs (Applied Exercise Science, Movement Science, Sport Management)
- Assist students experiencing academic difficulties, including those with transitional and health issues, and provide referrals to campus resources such as financial aid, tutoring and study groups, Counseling and Psychological Services, and Services for Students with Disabilities; maintain student confidentiality
- Use your working knowledge of career trends, curricular requirements, and graduate school entrance requirements
- Understand and implement the core values of the National Academic Advising Association and best practices related to the advising role
- Be a collaborative member of our team assisting with programs, workshops, group advising, educational programs and events throughout the year
- Contribute to the design and delivery of workshops, drop-in and group advising, educational programs, etc.
- Use good judgment while handling complex student-focused issues and initiatives across the team
- Participate and serve on university and school-wide committees
- Conduct degree audits, complete relevant student-related forms and update print/web resources
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 2+ years of experience related to counseling (academic, educational, personal), academic advising, student services, or student records management
- Applied experience with project management best practices and organizational skills
- Intermediate level proficiency using student information systems
- Demonstrated experience supporting students from a variety of identities (both personal and social identities), cultures, backgrounds and ideologies with a commitment towards inclusion
- Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office and Google collaboration tools
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.
Additional Information
Michigan Kinesiology values a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to the development of diverse and culturally intelligent staff who thrive and contribute to a positive and inclusive environment.
An offer may be extended outside the general salary range shared in this posting based on equity, experience, knowledge, and skills for this role. You are encouraged to discuss salary questions to honor understanding and transparency throughout the recruiting process.
Flexible work agreements are reviewed annually and are subject to change dependent on the business needs of the hiring department, throughout the course of employment.
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.
