Academic Advisor I/II

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne State University is seeking an Academic Advisor I/II at its Detroit campus. The role supports pre-health students from orientation through course planning and professional school applications, and also assists with the WSUPhoenix program and related advising duties.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree (I) or a Master’s in counseling or related field (II), with at least two years in higher education and strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required for Academic Advisor I.
• Master’s degree required for Academic Advisor II.
• Minimum of two years working in higher education.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communicationskills.
• Ability to collaborate as needed.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Ability to manage priorities effectively and meet deadlines.
• Experience advocating student needs, goals, and concerns with colleagues to create an environment of thriving and persistence.
• Strong desire to promote educational achievement.
• Competence in decision making, organization and time managementskills with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours.
• Excellent computer skills and the ability to adapt to new software programs and online resources.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming environment of support and belonging.
• Assist students with navigating pre-health curriculums and the co-curricular requirements for application to professional programs.
• Continuous support for pre-nursing/pre-health students including one-on-one advising, group advising, and topic-specific workshops.
• Provide additional support for students who are at academic risk and create a plan for academic recovery.
• Provide additional support for career changers who need to explore other academic and career opportunities.
• As part of the Pre-Med and Health Science Team, help create and coordinate programs, information sessions, and open houses that support the unique needs of pre-professional students.
• Support the unit with New Student Orientation (transfer and FTIAC) duties including scheduling, training, and presentation content.
• Help with advising and administrative duties related to the WSUPhoenix program including application processing, hold placement, tracking, and communications
• Help students balance life commitments with school and navigate the educational process.
• Make referrals to student support offices as needed.
• Keep detailed notes in the STARS student advising platform.
• Participate in strategic planning focused on pre-professional students.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Collaboration

Time management

Organization

Attention to detail

Diversity awareness

Adaptability

Evening/weekend availability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s degree in Counseling, Higher Ed. Leadership, Student Personnel Services, or related field

Job description

Academic Advisor I/II

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Academic Advisor I/II at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university locatedin the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from allbackgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Ourdeep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity,diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educationalopportunities which prepare students for success in a globalsociety.

Essential functions (job duties):

The University Advising Center seeks an Academic Advisor I/II tojoin its dedicated team of professionals. We deliver high quality, student-centered, and culturally responsive support to students. The successful candidate’s primary responsibility will be tosupport the academic and professional development needs ofpre-health students from onboarding at New Student Orientation,through pre-requisite course planning and tracking, andprofessional school application preparation. Additionally, thecandidate’s secondary responsibilities will include supporting theadvising and administrative functions of the WSU Phoenix (gradeforgiveness) program for all participating schools, colleges, andunits. The Academic Advisor I/II will report to the Senior Directorof University Advising.

Essential Functions:

• Create a welcoming environment of support and belonging.
• Assist students with navigating pre-health curriculums and theco-curricular requirements for application to professionalprograms.
• Continuous support for pre-nursing/pre-health students includingone-on-one advising, group advising, and topic-specificworkshops.
• Provide additional support for students who are at academic riskand create a plan for academic recovery.
• Provide additional support for career changers who need toexplore other academic and career opportunities.
• As part of the Pre-Med and Health Science Team, help create andcoordinate programs, information sessions, and open houses thatsupport the unique needs of pre-professional students.
• Support the unit with New Student Orientation (transfer andFTIAC) duties including scheduling, training, and presentationcontent.
• Help with advising and administrative duties related to the WSUPhoenix program including application processing, hold placement,tracking, and communications
• Help students balance life commitments with school and navigatethe educational process.
• Make referrals to student support offices as needed.
• Keep detailed notes in the STARS student advising platform.
• Participate in strategic planning focused on pre-professionalstudents.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required for Academic Advisor I.
• A master’sdegree in Counseling, Higher Ed. Leadership, Student PersonnelServices, or related field required for Academic Advisor II.
• Minimum of two years working in higher education.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communicationskills.
• Ability to collaborate as needed.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Ability to manage priorities effectively and meet deadlines.
• Experience advocating student needs, goals, and concerns withcolleagues to create an environment of thriving andpersistence.
• Strong desire to promote educational achievement.
• Competence in decision making, organization and time managementskills with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours.
• Excellent computer skills and the ability to adapt to new softwareprograms and online resources.

School/College/Division:

H92 - VP Student Affairs

Primary department:

H9244 - University Advising Center (H9244)

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:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities toall employees and applicants for employment without regard to race,color, sex, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation,familial status, marital status, height, weight, disability,veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicablelaw. The university welcomes applications from persons withdisabilities and veterans. Wayne State is an equal opportunityemployer.

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 offeredemployment to undergo a background check, including a criminalhistory check, before starting work. If you are offered employment,the university will inform you if a background check isrequired.