Student Counselor (Student Success Specialist)

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Sep 05, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Student Counselor (Student Success Specialist)
Job Category	URA-AFT Administrative
Department	Prof Sci Masters
Overview	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Student Counselor (Student Success Specialist) for the Prof Sci Masters Program. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Supports the strategic initiatives to enhance student engagement, retention, involvement, and satisfaction in various aspects of the Professional Science Master's program. Helps students overcome challenges and achieve their goals through advising, coaching, workshops, and collaborative programming. Enhances the overall graduate student experience at the university by providing compassionate support and effective guidance. Assists in outreach to students to ensure high retention rates among students. Develops effective relationship with PSM students, faculty, and community offices to enhance and promote services for students. Ensures timely and accurate processing of requests.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	05
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	65741.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	81857.00
Annual Maximum Salary	97972.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	URA-AFT Administrative
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's degree. Two (2) years of experience advising students in a higher education setting.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Knowledge and understanding of diverse graduate student populations' needs and challenges. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Strong skill set with technology. Experience with social media applications (Facebook, Instagram etc.). Basic understanding of computer operations.
Preferred Qualifications	Three years of experience advising students or working in student development in higher education setting.
Equipment Utilized	MS Office Suite and facility with standard web applications.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST2089
Posting Open Date	09/05/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details

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Immunization Requirements

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