Student Counselor II

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Newark

Oct 31, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Student Counselor II
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Advising and Counseling
Department	Academic Foundation Center (AFC)
Overview	The AFC and its myriad programs provide academic opportunities, resources, leadership development and other support initiatives for first generation-low income college bound scholars to achieve success through education. As the first Rutgers-Newark special program established to identify talent beyond traditional measures and then recruit, retain and graduate talented young people from the greater Newark area, AFC remains a jewel in the crown of Rutgers- Newark, serving nearly 1500 undergraduate students annually.
Posting Summary	Rutgers University-Newark, an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise, is seeking a Student Counselor II for the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program (McNair Scholars Program), a federally funded TRIO program. Reporting to the McNair Project Director, this position aims to increase doctoral degree attainment by students from low-income, first generation, and underrepresented populations in higher education. This position is responsible for and not limited to the following: Manages a student caseload focused on addressing academic success, research engagement, and graduate school aspirations of McNair participants Offers student support and graduate preparation modules Implements and monitors individual and group participation activities Follows caseload management procedures, makes appropriate contributions to student database systems, and supports programmatic initiatives for McNair students Contributes to the development of a comprehensive support delivery system that addresses academic and personal development needs of McNair students Provides technical knowledge and practical experience in helping students with successful graduate school admissions Develops and conducts group counseling modules, as well as, design, implement and monitor individual and group learning activities such as workshops, courses, and seminars Assists in the completion of the grant required annual performance report Performs other duties as assigned This position is contingent upon continuation of grant funding. For more information, please visit us at: https://afc.newark.rutgers.edu/
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	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.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	04
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	57356.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	71372.00
Annual Maximum Salary	85388.00
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	Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Requires up to two years relevant experience in an administrative function, good communication and interpersonal skills, and computer literacy.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications	Master's degree preferred The McNair Program Student Counselor should understand factors impacting undergraduate persistence and graduate degree enrollment for McNair students, more specifically, first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students Should have sensitivity to the challenges facing diverse McNair participants
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Light lifting may be required.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST2305
Posting Open Date	10/07/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

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