University Counselor ; Grant Funded Position

University Counselor I (100% Grant Funded Position)

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced University Counselor I (100% Grant Funded Position) at its Detroit campus location.

• Provide academic advising services to the Office of Federal TRIO Veterans Upward Bound Program (VUB), including screening, diagnostic assessment, and intake processing for eligible participants.
• Assist with supervising staff/interns, including monitoring electronic record-keeping, student activity notes, and overseeing student diagnostic treatment planning, advising skills and techniques, policies and procedures.
• Assist with crisis intervention and critical incident debriefing to VUB participants.
• Maintain confidential client files and appropriate record‑keeping, according to professional, ethical, and legal standards.
• Provide liaison and outreach to the community, university programs/schools, housing, student organizations, other post‑secondary education programs and other groups.
• Serve as a resource/consultant to administration, faculty, and staff, bringing veterans’ perspective and concerns to the university.
• Attend staff and professional development meetings, contributing ideas for ongoing improvements and strategic planning for Veterans Upward Bound.
• Provide classroom and online instruction in one or more areas of a VUB core curriculum (Study Skills, Grammar/Writing/Literature, Mathematics, Science, Foreign Language, or Computer Skills).
• Engage in continuing education to improve clinical skills.
• Assist with preparing appropriate printed or web‑based materials to promote Veterans Upward Bound services.
• Network with community‑based services as needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Education or related field.
• Demonstrated high degree of sensitivity, interest, understanding, ability, knowledge, and experience working with adult students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Sensitivity, creativity, and an understanding of developmental issues of both traditional and non‑traditional college‑bound students.
• Strong analytical and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to give group presentations.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Reliable and innovative with customer service orientation.
• Commitment to working with an enthusiastic and dedicated multidisciplinary team.

Three years’ experience, preferably in a veteran’s service center, working with individuals in varying states of socio‑economic need.

• Compensation type:
  Annual Salary
• Hourly rate: –
• Salary minimum: TBD
• Salary hire maximum: $60,451.00

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.

The university welcomes applications from persons with disabilities and veterans. Wayne State is an equal opportunity employer.