University Counselor II, Ilitch Career Services

Wayne State University • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced University Counselor II, Ilitch Career Services 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.
The University Counselor II in the llitch School of Business, Career Office will report to the Director of the llitch School's Career Office. The individual in this position will work closely with undergraduate and graduate students and alumni assisting these students with career selection, job search strategies, resume development, improving interview skills and mastering negotiation techniques.
Provide support for the llitch School of Business Corporate Mentorship Program (CMP), including working with prospective and current students interested in the CMP and working with current and prospective mentors for the CMP.
Utilizing a mentor/mentee software package assist with the onboarding for mentors and mentees and oversee these relationships over each fall and winter semester.
Develop appropriate programs for the CMP mentors/mentees.
Provide career advising to llitch School of Business undergraduate, graduate and alumni and assist these populations with job search strategies, resume development, interviewing skills, salary negotiation, etc.
Cultivate relationships with employers to expand internship and full-time job opportunities for our students.
Present workshops to students on resume building, interviewing techniques, and other career building opportunities.
Utilize Handshake to review and approve resumes, schedule appointments, and share information with employers on upcoming recruiting opportunities.
Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's degree required in business, education, counseling or related field.
• Previous work experience in a career office setting, preferably in higher education.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population.
• Knowledge and the ability to use various software packages.
• Previous experience in higher education or in a corporate setting
• Reliable and innovative and a commitment to working with a dedicated team of colleagues.
• Demonstrated excellence in time management and organizational skills.
• Documents required at time of application: Cover letter, Resume

Responsibilities

• Assist students with career selection
• Assist students with job search strategies
• Assist students with resume development
• Assist students with improving interview skills
• Assist students with mastering negotiation techniques
• Provide support for the llitch School of Business Corporate Mentorship Program (CMP)
• Assist with the onboarding for mentors and mentees
• Oversee mentor/mentee relationships
• Develop appropriate programs for the CMP mentors/mentees
• Provide career advising to llitch School of Business undergraduate, graduate and alumni
• Cultivate relationships with employers to expand internship and full-time job opportunities for our students
• Present workshops to students on resume building, interviewing techniques, and other career building opportunities
• Utilize Handshake to review and approve resumes, schedule appointments, and share information with employers on upcoming recruiting opportunities
• Additional duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees