Student Veterans of America Jobs

Welcome to SVA’s jobs portal, your one-stop shop for finding the most up to date source of employment opportunities. We have partnered with the National Labor Exchange to provide you this information. You may be looking for part-time employment to supplement your income while you are in school. You might be looking for an internship to add experience to your resume. And you may be completing your training ready to start a new career. This site has all of those types of jobs.

Here are a few things you should know:
  • This site is mobile friendly. You do not need a log-in or password to access information.
  • Jobs on this site are original and unduplicated and come from three sources: the Federal government, state workforce agency job banks, and corporate career websites. All jobs are vetted to ensure there are no scams, training schemes, or phishing.
  • The site is refreshed daily to remove out-of-date content.
  • The newest jobs are listed first, so use the search features to match your interests. You can look for jobs in a specific geographical location, by title or keyword, or you can use the military crosswalk. You may want to do something different from your military career, but you undoubtedly have skills from that occupation that match to a civilian job.
Home View All Jobs (2,282,402)

Job Information

Michigan State University Specialist - Teacher-Fixed Term in East Lansing, Michigan

Job postings

Specialist - Teacher-Fixed Term

Back to search results Apply now Job no: 917670

Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff

Major Administrative Unit / College:College Of Agriculture And Nat Resources

Department:Agricultural Technology Institute 10002042

Sub Area:FAS- Fac./Acad Staff

Salary:Salary Commensurate with Experience

Location: East Lansing

Categories: Agriculture, Fixed Term Academic Staff, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union, Remote-Friendly

Position Summary

Academic Specialist, 100%-time appointment, renewable annually based on performance and availability of funding. This position is jointly funded between Michigan State University and Monroe County Community College.

The position provides overall management for the partnership between the MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT) and Monroe County Community College (MCCC) to deliver career-focused training programs. Primary duties of the position include student advising, course instruction, and outreach.

The IAT is looking for a highly motivated individual who can work collaboratively with MCCC staff to deliver quality academic programs, support student success, and build meaningful relationships with local community stakeholders. Qualifications include strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. The successful candidate will have at least three years of demonstrated success in relevant teaching, student programming, agriculture industry, or academic leadership.

Duties of the program coordinator consists of the following:

  • Advise current students on academic planning that satisfies program requirements.

  • Facilitate retention strategies that support student success.

  • Foster a working relationship with the agriculture industry, high school counselors and teachers, and diverse community stakeholders.

  • Implement a student recruitment plan that utilizes multiple strategies to reach various target audiences.

  • Maintain an advisory board with diverse members from the community.

  • Provide general support and encouragement that meets student academic and campus life needs.

  • Provide support to local instructors including materials, facilities, and organization of off-campus field trips.

  • Recruit new students to maintain optimal enrollment levels.

  • Represent IAT at local events.

  • Serve as advisor for student groups and organizations.

  • Support course offerings by identifying instructors, securing classroom space and meeting locations.

  • Teach required program courses or elective courses in career development, leadership, communication, or other areas based on education and experience.

  • Teach the new student seminar course and professional internship.

    The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with other IAT program coordinators, as well as faculty, staff, students, university administrators and external representatives to build program viability and success.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

Required Degree

Masters -Communication, education, business, agri

Minimum Requirements

Masters - communication, education, business, agriculture, environment, natural resources, or similar field of study

  • Qualifications include strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.

  • At least three years of demonstrated success in relevant teaching, student programming, agriculture industry, or academic leadership.

Required Application Materials

Applicants must submit:

  • Detailed resume/vita.

  • Cover letter summarizing qualifications and interest in position.

  • Statement on their philosophy related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including training, examples of work conducted and demonstrated impact of that work.

  • Names and contact information for at least three professional references.

Special Instructions

Review of applications begins January 8, 2024, and will be reviewed on a continuing basis thereafter until the position is filled.

Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Jeno Rivera, IAT director, at jeno@msu.edu .

Applicants may apply for this position via the link athttps://jobs.msu.edu

Review of Applications Begins On

01/08/2024

Remote Work Statement

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.

Website

IAT.MSU.EDU

Department Statement

The institute of Agricultural Technology is a unique academic option within Michigan State University by offering short, career-ready programs on campus in East Lansing and in partnership with several Michigan community colleges. The IAT provides access to these programs through an independent application process and admission criteria. In addition to the practical education and applied learning experiences, students will complete a professional internship to gain real-world work experience and valuable industry connections.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

Advertised: Dec 15, 2023 Eastern Standard Time

DirectEmployers