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Academic Advisor & Student Experience Specialist (Hybrid Position)

How to Apply

A cover letter and resume are important submissions for the hiring team to get a sense of your experience and skill set. Submit both a cover letter and resume as one file.

The review of resumes will begin when the posting closes. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted via email. The interview process will consist of an initial 30-45-minute screening interview and one or two additional interviews for select candidates. Additionally, samples of relevant work may be requested.

Job Summary

TheTaubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning (https://taubmancollege.umich.edu/) has an exciting opportunity for an academic advisor & student experience specialist to join the Student Affairs team. Reporting to the director of student affairs (our organizational chart (https://intranet.tcaup.umich.edu/knowledge-base/staff-organization-chart/) ) you will advise undergraduate and graduate students and provide student success advocacy, outreach, and programming. Using holistic academic advising strategies, you will increase student retention and success. You are creative, student-centric, and committed to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

This job is situated in Ann Arbor and on-campus work is expected three days a week, with a few offsite weeks throughout the academic year and an offsite period from mid-May to mid-August.

Responsibilities*

Academic Advising

+ Provide academic advising for new and continuing undergraduate and graduate students on course selection, programs of study, and degree progression

+ Review, maintain, and update students' academic records for progress toward degree completion, compliance with degree requirements, and eligibility for graduation

+ Interpret and communicate college and university policies and procedures in response to queries related to advising matters, deadlines, questions, and curriculum clarification

+ Maintain timely and accurate records of interactions with students, referrals, exceptions to standard procedures, and decisions affecting degree progress

+ Coordinate advising processes with the Student Affairs team, faculty, and staff in the college and at the university

+ Contribute to advising analysis and reports

+ Act as a liaison to all student service and support programs/resources on campus and make appropriate referrals

+ Identify and proactively resolve issues related to advising

+ Continuously review and assist with updating advising guidelines, procedures, and processes for improving efficiencies

+ Develop fluent curriculum knowledge for Taubman academic programs

Student Experience

+ Lead orientation planning and programming for incoming students

+ Liaison to Office of New Student Programs and college's Week-at-a-Glance group

+ Serve as the primary staff liaison for Taubman College student organizations, including advising the Taubman College Student Council

+ Organize a series of student activities and co-curricular programming to support student involvement, development, well-being, and civic engagement (Coffee in the Commons, cultural celebrations, workshops)

+ Organize and produce monthly college-wide newsletter from Student Affairs (Taubman Together)

+ Prepare materials for Student Affairs sessions at college and program events (Preview, Convocation)

Team Support

+ Represent Student Affairs at college and program events (such as Preview, Commencement)

+ Participate in opportunities such as committees, task forces, working groups, etc.

+ Ongoing professional development and continuous learning

Required Qualifications*

+ Bachelor's degree

+ Some experience in counseling, academic advising, mentoring, or higher education student-facing activities

+ Intermediate experience with Google suite and Microsoft office

+ Ability to maintain the integrity of confidential materials and student information

+ Ability to occasionally work during early mornings, evenings, and weekends

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 thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

Additional Information

The salary range for this position is $50,000 - 55,000. Factors used to determine salary include experience, knowledge and skills for the position. You are encouraged to discuss salary questions to honor transparency throughout the recruiting process.

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, U-M 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 with two-for-one matching contributions after the first year; many choices for comprehensive health insurance; life insurance; long-term disability coverage; and flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.Learn more about U-M benefits (https://hr.umich.edu/benefits-wellness) .

Please note:

+ Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.

+ Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. Applicants will not be sponsored for work visas.

Our Shared Values

We aim to create a community of mutual respect and trust where everyone's backgrounds, identities, and views are represented without any threat of bias, harassment, intimidation, or discrimination. Learn more about theshared values we have for our community (https://taubmancollege.umich.edu/about/our-shared-values/) .

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

269820

Working Title

Academic Advisor & Student Experience Specialist (Hybrid Position)

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

Coll Arch Urn Pln

Department

Taubman College Administration

Posting Begin/End Date

10/15/2025 - 10/26/2025

Salary

$50,000.00 - $55,000.00

Career Interest

Academic & Student Services