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Position Purpose:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with experience in teaching, academic support or tutoring, school psychology, social work, or a similar field within a secondary or post-secondary education setting.
• Experience in coaching, mentoring or counseling techniques focused on supporting students' academic success in individual, small group and/or classroom settings.
• Commitment to serving students from a variety of educational, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Google suite, and web conferencing software.
• Proven ability to communicate clearly, manage multiple priorities, think critically, and work with precision and independence.
• Adept at building productive, supportive, and success-driven relationships with students and colleagues.
• Ability to work flexible hours and occasional nights/weekends.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree in education, social work, counseling, higher ed, or similar with experience working in a higher education setting.
• Experience working with first-generation college students and/or students on academic probation.
• Expertise in at least one of the following areas: academic skill development, motivational interviewing / coaching techniques, caseload management, first-generation student support

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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