Senior Student Programs Coordinator

Ranked #46 in U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University-Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers-Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University-Camden among its "Best Bang for the Buck" universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers-Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.

Rutgers University-Camden seeks a Senior Student Programs Coordinator for the EOF Program. The Educational Opportunity Fund ( EOF) Program is a state-supported access and retention success program that provides New Jersey residents from underrepresented backgrounds holistic supports including comprehensive academic, personal, and financial support services and financial assistance.

Under the supervision of the EOF Manager, the Senior Student Programs Coordinator serves as administrative support to the supervisor and a primary point of contact for a caseload of assigned students with varying academic and personal needs. The Senior Student Programs Coordinator serves as the primary contact in supporting students submitting appropriate documentation required for the financial verification process for the EOF Program. This includes conducting targeted outreach, providing opportunities for students to meet 1:1 and in groups, and creating resources and materials to help students understand and complete the process. Additionally, the Senior Student Programs Coordinator will support recruitment initiatives for first year and transfer students for EOF, including conducting school and community site visits, creating marketing items and participating in on-campus recruitment events. The Senior Student Programs Coordinator will utilize various methods, including appreciative advising methodology, positive psychology, and other coaching models, to guide the implementation of successful strategies and initiatives to assist in the transition and support for a caseload of EOF students. The Senior Student Programs Coordinator also takes a lead in supporting the development and implementation of EOF orientations and summer institute. Effective collaboration amongst a network of campus units (Wellness Center, Center for Learning and Student Success, advising offices, Career Center, Financial Aid, Dean of Students, etc.) will be integral to support the success of students the program.

This is a grant funded position contingent upon the availability of funds to support it.

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu.

Bachelor's Degree (counseling, psychology, social work, or related area strongly preferred) required and a minimum of 3-5 years full-time experience providing coaching, advising, and student support services, as well as coordinating and implementing structured programming for diverse groups of college students.

Bachelor's Degree (counseling, psychology, social work, or related area strongly preferred) required and a minimum of 3-5 years full-time experience providing coaching, advising, and student support services, as well as coordinating and implementing structured programming for diverse groups of college students. In addition, demonstrated experience in developing student learning outcomes, data analysis, and reporting.

* Ability and willingness to work collaboratively.

* Working knowledge of student development theory, appreciative advising model, and other student-centered approaches.

* Ability to motivate students toward success and achievement of goals.

* Ability to process/analyze complex information and effectively communicate it to students, parents, and administrators.

* Strong knowledge of student support programs and ability to make proper referrals based on comprehensive assessments.

* Attention to detail and the ability to follow through with assisting students.

* Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

* Ability to function in multi-campus and team environments.

* Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment

Master's Degree; Experience with teaching, grant writing, curriculum design in higher education, and LSW or related certification/licensing preferred. Experience working with underrepresented student populations is strongly preferred. Experience using emerging technologies and social media to communicate to undergraduates preferred. Experience in developing/coordinating student leadership programs including summer orientations and bridge programs preferred. Experience facilitating programs, workshops, support groups and other services that promote enrollment, retention, engagement preferred. Experience in the recruitment of undergraduate students including conducting outreach to community partners and schools as well as presenting to potential applicants from diverse backgrounds is strongly preferred.

If this position requires advanced knowledge in a particular field or an advanced degree in a specific field of study in order to perform the functions, please describe in detail the requirements and why it is required.

In order to provide holistic student success support to first-generation, low-income and otherwise underrepresented undergraduate students, the Senior Student Programs Coordinator must demonstrate experience in and awareness of best practices in student success, advising, academic support, program design and evaluation, and retention. Experience with curriculum development, data analysis and reporting is integral in being able to help support the development and presentation of assessment efforts for the EOF Office. Experience coordinating and executing targeted communication efforts to students is required. General knowledge of financial aid processes in higher education (i.e. completing a FAFSA, grant and loan requirements, SAP) is also necessary to help support the financial verification process of EOF students.

MS Office, internet, computer competency in reading and evaluating spreadsheets, databases, student information systems, and other computer-based platforms including EAB and Qualtrics. Incumbent may use social media tools to communicate with students and other constituents.

MS Office, internet, computer competency in reading and evaluating spreadsheets, databases, student information systems, and other computer-based platforms, including EAB and Qualtrics. Incumbents may use social media tools to communicate with students and other constituents.