University Counselor I/II – College to Career Specialist Position Overview

Wayne State University•Detroit, MI

41d•Onsite

About The Position

Wayne State University is seeking an experienced University Counselor I/II – College to Career Specialist for its Detroit campus. This role is crucial in guiding students through career-related practices, including self-discovery, understanding the world of work, experiential learning, networking, and job searching. The specialist will utilize knowledge of career theories, student development, counseling, social media, and AI tools to support the university's strategic plan and student success initiatives. This position involves close collaboration with managers of Student Engagement and Employer Engagement to enhance student participation through programming and career readiness activities.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Student Affairs, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field that includes the study of career development, student development, counseling, multicultural counseling, research, and assessment.
Minimum 3-5 years of experience counseling, coaching, or advising college students in one-on-one and/or small-group settings, preferably in career development-related areas (including graduate assistantships, internships, or related experiences).
Experience utilizing technology, social media platforms, and information management systems for service delivery.
Experience presenting, facilitating, and teaching both small and large groups.
Broad understanding of the world of work and current industry and workforce trends.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a fast-paced office environment.
Experience administering and interpreting career assessment instruments (e.g., Strong Interest Inventory, MBTI, CliftonStrengths).
Three or more years of professional experience in career services, academic advising, counseling, student affairs, workforce development, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a Career Services liaison for assigned WSU schools and colleges.
Engage in counseling, advising, and coaching with clients to help them understand career decision-making processes.
Develop career readiness competencies in students, connecting academic experiences to career pathways.
Promote and utilize Handshake for recruiting, career engagement, appointment scheduling, and event participation.
Create and implement activities and events supporting the College to Career student journey model and university strategic goals.
Educate students on accessing career information for planning and job/internship searches.
Encourage students to identify meaningful experiences and participate in extracurricular activities, community service, employment, research, or experiential learning.
Develop innovative methods to connect students with the world of work.
Demonstrate effective use of tools like LinkedIn and Generative AI for career development.
Assist students in understanding the transferability of academic coursework for career exploration.
Support students in implementing career and educational choices through resume development, interviewing strategies, job search techniques, networking, and offer negotiation.
Uphold professional standards in accordance with NACE, Midwest ACE, ACPA, NASPA, and Student Affairs best practices.
Help students understand self-awareness and reflection for career management.
Design and implement initiatives using the College to Career Initiative mission to maximize participation.
Create and present interactive programs and workshops for diverse student populations.
Utilize technology and presentation best practices for engaging audiences and achieving learning outcomes.
Facilitate small-group dialogues on career topics.
Support Career Services events such as Career Fairs, Career Treks, and Etiquette Dinners.
Develop and implement strategies to increase student engagement with career readiness technologies like Big Interview.
Manage account access and user support for career readiness technology platforms.
Serve as the liaison with technology vendors for operational needs and platform enhancements.
Monitor platform utilization and prepare reports on engagement, usage, and outcomes.
Collaborate to promote effective use of career readiness technologies for interview preparation and job searching.
Develop and implement strategies to increase engagement with career data and workforce intelligence platforms like Steppingblocks.
Promote the use of labor market information, career outcomes data, and workforce trends for career exploration and decision-making.
Support university-wide collaboration to leverage career and workforce data for student success.
Develop presentations, reports, and dashboards using career outcomes data and workforce analytics.
Monitor technology utilization and prepare reports on engagement, impact, and student outcomes.
Participate in vendor training and stay informed about emerging trends in career technology and workforce analytics.
Train and support staff, partners, faculty, and students in the use of career data and analytics tools.
Support institutional initiatives through the application of career outcomes data and technology-enabled solutions.
Maintain accurate and timely records and statistical information on clients using Handshake and other tools.
Analyze and communicate data trends to support operational effectiveness and student success outcomes.