KCP Morris Hood Project Advisor

Job Title:

Full or Part Time:

Hours:

Exempt:

Supervisory Org:

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY:      

Grant funded part time position to advise new and continuing students participating in the KCP Morris Hood Educator Development (MHED) program on curriculum requirements, academic achievement, course scheduling, and university policies and procedures. Coordinate with First Year Transition Coordinator in implementing retention-based initiatives for KCP MHED students. Employment in this position is contingent upon grant funding and will continue through the end of the grant period.

This grant-funded position is funded through September 1, 2029.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide information and assistance to students concerning academic programs, curricula, academic requirements, and related policies and procedures.
• Annually recruit new MHED eligible students.
• Advise students in the selection of an academic program and related course selection.
• Assist targeted KCP MHED student populations to monitor their academic progress.
• Maintain student records pertaining to academic advisement services for MHED.
• Participate in programs and services for new students (e.g., orientation programs).
• Establish and maintain regular contact with targeted students.
• Provide appropriate assistance and intervention support services.
• Direct students toward appropriate support services/centers and MHED staff in tracking the academic progress towards general studies completion, academic and career goals, and graduation for all students.
• Monitor and approve drop-add course activity.
• Maintain communication with all University support services (Enrollment Management, Multicultural Student Services, Student Affairs, The Learning Commons Tutoring Centers, and School University Partnership Office).
• Generate reports for KCP MHED that reflect student progress on a regular basis.
• Prepare programming grant reports.
• Hire and train students.
• Assist in the financial management of grant funds.
• Assist in the implementation and administration of the MHED program.
• Serve on committees as required.
• Travel during recruitment season, as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

This position reports directly to the Dean of the College of Education.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

The position shares supervisory responsibilities of grant-funded student employees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• One year of relevant and related work experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work with a high level of discretion and autonomy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new software quickly.
• Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• King Chavez Parks (KCP) Future Faculty Fellow
• Master’s degree in a related field

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Duties are generally performed on campus, generally inside, and not exposed to adverse conditions.
• All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of Michigan.
• This position is not eligible for remote work

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout their employment. The university does not provide employment visa sponsorship now or in the future for this job classification.

About SVSU:

Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. SVSU was recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for 9 consecutive years (2016-2024).
SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.
SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels.  SVSU is constructing the first university research facility on Lake Huron to improve public health and the economy in the Saginaw Bay watershed.
 
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2025). SVSU fields 20 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website, http://www.svsu.edu.