University Counselor III - Medical Academic & Student Programs

Wayne State University • Detroit, MI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced University Counselor III - Medical Academic & Student Programs 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.

Requirements

• Minimum Master’s degree required in counseling and guidance, student personnel, social work and/or psychology.
• Five to Eight years of experience in working with students.
• Ability to accommodate a high volume of students while individually addressing a wide variety of challenging academic and personal situations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills required.
• Commitment to learning the organizational and curricular structure of the comprehensive undergraduate medical education program.
• Adaptable to rapid organizational and curricular change.
• Ability to handle conflict resolution and crisis, emotional and psychological needs of the young adult medical student.
• Knowledgeable about mental health, human services referral agencies in the tri-county area.
• Possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Responsive and available to the needs of others.
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively in a team approach.
• Must be flexible, creative and have the ability to remain objective.
• Dedicated to organizational excellence.
• General knowledge and understanding of student policies and procedures and administrative structure.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate Degree preferred.
• Medical student experience preferred.
• Research skills/past track record of scholarly activity highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily provision of academic and personal counseling services for a minimum case assignment of 200 medical students from matriculation through graduation.
• Work with students individually and in groups in various activities and programs focused on emotional health, academic success, professional development and career advising on a daily basis.
• Assist in the development, innovation, implementation and evaluation of health and wellness programming which meet the changing needs of medical students in a rapidly developing curriculum.
• Represent the Office of Student Affairs and Career Development on various School of Medicine and University committees and functions.
• Participate in the regional and national activities of the AAMC.
• Provide direct support to the developing leadership initiatives in Student Affairs (career Advising, Health and Wellness, and Mentoring).
• Develop and Implement programming to address the Health and Wellness of the student body.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level