Position Purpose:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in human services. Minimum two years' work experience with educationally at-risk high school students and their parents in an educational setting.
• Significant experience developing, implementing, and evaluating the effectiveness of social, cultural, and career enrichment programming for groups.
• Working knowledge of current Michigan curriculum & graduation requirements, FAFSA process, & administering and interpreting career inventories.
• Functional computer software manipulation skills.
• Time flexibility: must stay on campus as needed during the annual 6-week Summer Academy, work some weekends and evenings, and travel 4-6 times each year.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to apply diplomacy in interpersonal exchanges and effectively communicate with clientele, the public, supervisor, team members, and other colleagues.
• Valid vehicle operator's license and a driving record acceptable to the university.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Counseling.
• Ability to apply Peer Mediation and Conflict Resolution techniques and train others to do same.
• Supervisory, training, and mentoring experience.
• Familiarity with and/or experience working in TRiO.
• Experience teaching group guidance classes.
• Fluent bilingual communication ability (English/Spanish).

About Oakland University

Oakland University is a nationally recognized doctoral university of high research activity located on 1,443 acres of scenic land in the cities of Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills in Oakland County, Michigan. The University has 142 bachelor’s degree programs and 138 graduate degree and certificate programs. Academics include programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Education and Human Services, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences, School of Medicine and School of Nursing. As an anchor institution in southeastern Michigan, Oakland University is committed to building ongoing and collaborative relationships with the surrounding communities. Community and civic engagement enhances the lives of our students and has a positive impact on our broader community.

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