Duties And Responsibilities Academic Oversight and Administration Provide vision and leadership for all aspects of the University Studies program, championing exploration, academic engagement, and student success. Oversee all University Studies course offerings, including instructor and course coordinator hiring, evaluation, scheduling, and approval of catalog edits. Supervise, train, and evaluate staff, including the COMX 111US Course Coordinator, First-Year Seminar Director, Health Professions Advising ( HPA ) Director, Pre-Law Advisor, and Leadership Fellows Certificate Program Director. Oversee the management of the Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Med Certificate and Leadership Fellows Certificate programs. Coordinate the assessment of University Studies courses, programs, and certificates to ensure alignment with institutional learning outcomes and continuous improvement. Manage the University Studies budget and ensure responsible stewardship of resources. Represent University Studies to campus committees and external organizations, developing strong relationships with MSU’s academic colleges, departments, and student support units. Student Success and Persistence Develop, lead, and assess student persistence initiatives and programming for University Studies, Pre-University Studies, and Pre-Med Intake majors. Track student progress and success metrics related to persistence and retention. Manage extraordinary student requests and appeals (e.g., CERC , GARC , suspension appeals). Collaborate with partners in Student Success to design and deliver timely, impactful courses and programs that enhance student development and persistence. Program Development and Collaboration Identify and develop new opportunities for courses, academic programs, and co-curricular experiences that support MSU’s mission and student success goals. Develop, coordinate, and oversee major exploration events and programming in collaboration with the University Studies team. Collaborate with Admissions on recruitment efforts for University Studies programs and participate in orientation and outreach activities for new and prospective students. Coordinate advising services with the Advising Commons for University Studies, Pre-University Studies, and Pre-Med students, including orientation, preregistration, and drop-in advising. Foster campus-wide collaboration and partnerships to advance University Studies initiatives and strengthen student pathways. Physical Demands To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.