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Academic Advisor II

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Academic Advisor 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) :

This is a 100% Grant funded position.

Essential Functions (Job Duties) :

• Provide academic support and accommodations for an assigned caseload of SSS-eligible students with disabilities.
• Interact with University students with disabilities to assess program eligibility.
• Read, interpret and analyze medical and functional capacity documentation.
• Review, recommend, and determine reasonable accommodations, auxiliary aids / services for students with disabilities.
• Maintain accurate record of communication, service provision, and student engagement for assessment and reporting purposes.
• Communicate effectively and accurately academic and non-academic requirements, policies, and 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.
• Demonstrate ability to act as liaison with other units; participate in meetings and work as a member of a team.
• Collaborate proactively and effectively with campus partners to provide services to eligible students.
• Advise prospective and current undergraduate, post-bachelor, and graduate students; provide a comprehensive suite of advising and disability related services; prepare work plans; advise potential and current students regarding admission, major and educational requirements and career planning.
• Conduct information sessions and provide academic advising and disability related awareness on the main campus and at extension centers.
• Continuously develop knowledge of best practices, policies and procedures, technological tools, etc. with regard to persons with disabilities and advising.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Must be available to work evening and weekend hours as needed and requested.
• Provide own transportation to work and work-related events

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Preferred Qualifications

Licensed or license eligible in the State of Michigan in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, or

social work (desired).

Preferred qualifications :

School / College / Division :

Generic Division

Primary department : H9206

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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.