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University Prep Schools · 3 days ago

University Prep Schools - Student Counselor Intern

U Prep Academy District - DETROIT, MI 48202

Internship

Onsite

Intern

University Prep Schools is seeking middle/high school counseling interns to support the success of their scholars. The role involves developing relationships with students and guiding them in Academic Development, Personal/Social Development, and College/Career Development.

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Responsibilities

Support the counseling departments initiatives around credit recovery, social emotional learning, college and career, dual enrollment and mental health

Provide assistance to students, and families around support and services for students

Provide support around college and career readiness programming

Attend bi-weekly professional development meeting

Participate in monthly team meeting and weekly 1-on-1 meeting with counseling staff

Conduct follow up meetings with students in dual enrollment or early middle college programs

Attend partnership meeting with college/university partners

Make suggestions on opportunities to streamline resources and services with students

Act as an advocate for students

Help chaperone with college and career tours for younger students

Participate in professional development opportunities (MCAN, DCAN, MACAC Conferences)

Qualification

School CounselingCommunicationHigher Education LeadershipPsychologyEmpathyOutgoingTeam PlayerTime ManagementInterpersonal SkillsDetail OrientedInnovative

Required

Undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a degree or certification in higher education leadership, school counseling, education, psychology, communication or other related fields

Someone who has a passion for working with students in an urban setting and wants to see them achieve their goals

Team player, that works well in teams and alone

Someone looking to learn more about the counseling field and its impact in students educational experience

Someone who is innovative, fun, outgoing and loves working with students

Someone with good communication and time management skills