<p>How to Apply</p> <p>A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.</p> <p>Mission Statement</p> <p>The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.</p> <p>Job Summary</p> <p>The International Institute (II) seeks to be a focal point for the interdisciplinary study of issues that transcend borders. We encourage students and faculty to broaden their horizons while they deepen their knowledge of particular cultures and political, economic, and social contexts. We administer four majors (International Studies; Middle Eastern and North African Studies; Latin American and Caribbean Studies; Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies) and four minors (International Studies, Modern Middle Eastern and North African Studies, Latin American and Caribbean Studies, and Islamic Studies).</p> <p>We are seeking an academic advisor who will primarily support undergraduate students pursuing majors and minors housed within the International Institute. The team member will provide a full range of administrative support to staff and faculty, serve as an advisor, and help foster a community among our students through social and academically stimulating program opportunities. As a member of the II Academic Services team, the advisor may be asked to support our broader student population, including II graduate students and those pursuing funding programs supported by the II. To learn more about the International Institute's undergraduate academic programs, please visit https://ii.umich.edu/ii/students/majors-minors.html</p>