Academic Services Officer I/II

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Academic Services Officer I/II 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):

Warrior 360 (W360) is a comprehensive student support model and community that promotes the success of up to 150 incoming first-year students from admission through graduation. In collaboration with a team of professionals, W360 Success Coaches will manage a caseload of current and first-year students, guiding them through key academic milestones and related student experiences. This role directly supports students at various class standings, with special emphasis on working with first-generation students and those facing economic challenges. This position will be partially federally funded and align with the TRiO Student Support Services (SSS) program.

Essential Functions:

• Monitor and report student progress using unit and university tracking and reporting systems.
• Work with TRiO SSS Program Manager to identify and recruit students for program participation
• In partnership with TRiO SSS Program Manager, plan and execute programs and initiatives specifically intended to support SSS program participants
• Effectively engage students in broad discussions and associated goals and activities from initial college preparedness through career planning
• Intrusively monitor and support students using university systems, face-to-face sessions, small groups or events and programs as appropriate.
• Assist with departmental outreach, including student informational sessions, membership recruitment, and new student orientation.
• Partner with unit leadership to design and execute tailored retention efforts across the assigned student group.
• Communicate W360’s academic and non-academic requirements, policies, and procedures effectively and accurately; maintain program-related awareness.
• Participate in unit and/or University committees; serve as liaison between W360 and college, schools, and other units within the University.
• Work with the assigned student group and their academic advisors to encourage regular department advising engagement.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with students, staff and faculty at all times and avoid any behavior or relationship that could be perceived as in conflict with institutional policies and ethical standards regarding professional conduct and campus relationships
• Prepare written/oral weekly and semesterly reports.
• Continuously develop knowledge of best practices, policies, procedures, technological tools, etc., concerning program population needs.
• Perform duties as assigned by Director and Associate Director(s).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Guidance Counseling, Psychology or related field for ASO I
• Master’s degree in Guidance Counseling, Psychology or related field for ASO II
• Experience with diverse and underrepresented student populations
• Ability to relate well and establish rapport with students, other staff, faculty, parents, and community.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students of varying levels of academic preparedness.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to plan and manage small-scale academic programming/projects.
• Must be available to work evening and weekend hours as needed.
• Ability to work with and without supervision and in consultation with experienced colleagues

Preferred qualifications:

Experience in supporting students through intervention, academic recovery, and persistence.

School/College/Division:

H92 - VP Student Affairs

Primary department:

H9212 - Office of Academic Student Affairs (H9212)

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.