Academic Services Officer II - College of Nursing

Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedAcademic Services Officer II - College of Nursingat 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):

Provide academic advising and support to students enrolled in the College of Nursing undergraduate and graduate programs. Assist with the accurate processing of student applications and admission process. Manage advisee caseload through actively engaging with students through individual appointments and group advising. Provide program support and leadership on various projects and CON initiatives. Work collaboratively with the Office of Student Affairs leadership, faculty and program directors to ensure that students satisfy degree requirements.

Demonstrated commitment to foster student success through mentoring and appreciative advising.

Provide academic advising to current and prospective nursing students. Advise potential and current students on admission requirements, degree requirements, and graduation and certification information.

Monitor academic progress of nursing students. Advise enrolled students on academic policies and procedures, degree and / program requirements.

Coordinate and implement academic support services for at-risk nursing students. Must be knowledgeable of campus resources designed to assist students with academic success. Ability to collaborate with other units on campus to provide support for students.

Serve on university committees to promote mission of College and University.

Unique duties:

Qualifications:

Master's degree required in Counseling, Education or related field.

Previous work experience in higher education particularly with high achieving students/competitive admission process.

Experience in design and development of student retention programming.

Demonstrated excellence in written, oral and interpersonal, communication skills.

Demonstrated excellence in time management and organizational skills.

Experience with academic advising, mentoring and establishing rapport with students of all ethnic backgrounds.

Preferred qualifications:

School/College/Division:

H15 - College of Nursing

Primary department:

H1503 - Nursing Staff, Students, & Other

Employment type:

• Regular Employee

• Job type: Full Time

• Job category: Staff/Administrative

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary

• Hourly rate:

• Salary minimum:

• Salary hire maximum: 64,200

Working conditions:

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.

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.