University Counselor I /Learning Specialist, Academic Success
Center
Wayne State University is searching for an experienced
University Counselor I /Learning Specialist, Academic Success
Center at its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located
in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all
backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our
deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity,
diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational
opportunities which prepare students for success in a global
society.
Essential functions (job duties):
The Academic Success Center (ASC) is seeking an enthusiastic
student support professional to support students and their academic
goals. The primary responsibilities of this position include
management of program operations and recruitment, training,
observation, and supervision of peer leaders.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with the leadership and staff of the
Academic Success Center and with academic departments across campus
to develop and deliver academic support services
Assist in the recruitment, training, supervision, and
evaluation of peer leaders and other student assistants
Establish and maintain partnerships with academic staff and/or
faculty as well as other members of the academic community to
promote students’ academic achievement
Provide targeted academic support to identified populations,
including coordination of individual and group sessions
Promote academic success through strategic use of resources;
participate in assessment and student data-driven decision
making
Coordinate and maintain documentation and records, including
but not limited to those related to training, course selection, and
schedule management
Effectively and accurately communicate academic and
non-academic requirements, policies and procedures to students and
the campus community
Collaborate with faculty, University committees, advisors and
other academic staff to strengthen outreach efforts and delivery of
services
Promote a positive and effective learning environment
Assess student performance using observations and institutional
data to establish standards and strategies aimed at increasing
student achievement
Actively participate in professional organizations
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Required: master's degree in education, Social Work, counseling
or related fields
- Required: 2 years of experience in areas of student support as
tutoring, study groups, teaching, coaching and/or other forms of
academic assistance, learning support, and program development
- Understanding of and appreciation for inclusion, including
ability to work with students, faculty, and staff from diverse
backgrounds and identities
Preferred qualifications:
• Ability to facilitate student learning in individual, small
groups, and classroom settings • Ability to work some nights and
weekends, as occasionally required • Experience working with
students with disabilities
School/College/Division:
H92 - VP Student Affairs
Primary department:
H9206 - Student Retention (H9206)
Employment type:
- Regular Employee
- Job type: Full Time
- Job category: Academic/Faculty
Funding/salary information:
- Compensation type: Annual Salary
- Hourly rate:
- Salary minimum: TBD
- Salary hire maximum: TBD
Working conditions:
Office environment
Job openings:
- Number of openings: 1
- Reposted position: No
- Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
- Prior posting/requisition number:
Background check requirements:
University policy requires certain persons who are offered
employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal
history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment,
the university will inform you if a background check is
required.