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Academic Advisor II-Computer Science Engineering

Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedAcademic Advisor II-Computer Science Engineeringat 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):

Job Purpose:

Serve as an Academic Advisor and provide related services and support to students for the College of Engineering, focusing on the Department of Computer Science.

Essential Functions:

• Communicate effectively and accurately academic and nonacademic requirements, policies, procedures.

• Maintain continuous advising relationships with students; effectively engage students in broad discussion from Initial college preparedness through career planning; monitor and communicate

using university systems, social media, small group, and face-to-face sessions as appropriate.

• Coordinate retention efforts. Work with supervisors and in consultation with experienced advisors, work with minimal supervision.

• Act as liaison with other units; participate in meetings and work as a member of a team. Lead or participate in special projects and initiatives for the department and/or College as assigned.

• Advise prospective and current undergraduate students; provide a comprehensive suite of advising services; advise potential and current students on admission, graduation, and certification.

• Conduct Information sessions and provide academic advising on the main campus and at extension centers.

• Plan, develop, evaluate and maintain up-to-date transfer guides and articulation agreements.

• Assist In recruiting efforts, represent department at regional high school and community college programs and at college recruiting events; coordinate special programs.

• Prepare undergraduate and post-bachelor work plans.

• Verify requirements for certification, graduation.

• Continuously develop knowledge of best practices, policies and procedures, technological tools, etc. Provide mentoring and support for advising team members, including helping train and acclimate new members of the department advising team.

• Facilitate orientation sessions and/or orientation courses for FTIAC, transfers, and other student populations.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

Master’s degree from an accredited institution in education, counseling or related field is required.

Experience:

Minimum 3-4 years of experience working directly with students providing academic advising, counseling or related services in an educational or non-profit setting is required, and specifically higher education experience preferred.

Experience advising students in STEM based academic program(s) is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to relate well and establish rapport with students, other staff, faculty, parents, and community. Responds to inquiries and effectively transfers knowledge to others.

• Excellent demonstrated written and oral communication skills.

• Strong time management, organizational skills.

• Knowledge of best practices in academic advising.

• Ability to quickly assimilate extensive knowledge of a complex nature. Ability to identify, intervene and resolve problems or discrepancies. Able to analyze, review and verify accuracy of data and information.

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information and situations. Maintains neutrality and listens actively to stakeholders.

• Able to work collaboratively with individuals and teams. Performs work tasks with diplomacy and close attention to detail. Project management skills and ability to lead others through special projects and initiatives are preferred.

• Understands diverse student populations, ethnic, gender, age, economic level, first generation, etc. Able to work effectively with students of varying levels of academic preparedness.

• Working knowledge of social media.

• Proficient in standard office software applications such as Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel. Proficient in or capable of quickly learning University systems (Cognos, Banner SIS, STARS, etc.)

• Must be available to work evening and weekend hours as requested.

• Must have own transportation.

School/College/Division:

H05 - College of Engineering

Primary department:

H1215 - Computer Science

Employment type:

• Regular Employee

• Job type: Full Time

• Job category: Academic/Faculty

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary

• Salary minimum: $65,000

• Salary hire maximum: $68,000

Working conditions:

This position must be filled pursuant to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement, and as such may be filled by a qualified bargaining unit member, should one apply.

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1

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.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.