Student Counselor

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title
Student Counselor

Job Category
Staff & Executive - Advising and Counseling

Department
SASN -Office of Academic Svcs

Overview

School of Arts & Sciences-Newark is the second largest unit in the Rutgers system, with two colleges NCAS and UC-N, over 19 academic departments and programs, over 31 programs of study, over 6,000 students, and over 1,000 faculty and staff. We serve all undergraduates at Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N); and offer a broad selection of more than 2,000 undergraduate and graduate courses a year in more than 40 subjects.

Posting Summary

Rutgers University- Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise is seeking a Student Counselor. This position serves as an Academic Advisor and a team member in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, customer service-focused environment. NCAS and UC-N together are the largest undergraduate unit at Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N). OAS currently serves 19 departments within SASN as well as departments in the other academic units. Thus, the Student Counselor assists, impacts, influences, and counsels a large number of students, currently over 5,000. This position is expected to provide academic advising and counseling to undergraduate students, assists them with problem solving, and teaches them to advocate for themselves.

This position is responsible for and not limited to the following:

• Establishes and maintains productive contacts with assigned caseload of Newark College of Arts & Sciences (NCAS) and University College-Newark (UC-N) students, counseling, facilitating declaration of major, progress toward graduation, and successful career and/or professional development for them
• Works with the pre-professional services unit to assist with the coordination of all programs targeting pre-professional students including workshops, events, advisement, registration, etc
• Assists with works advising and programming for the pre-health student population
• Coordinates special programs and events for the pre-professional areas, specifically law, health, and engineering; including, but not limited to, oversight of pre-health programs (i.e. Post-Baccalaureate majors, School of Health Professions (SHP), BA/MD, Health Professions Learning Community)
• Performs outreach, identifying and growing opportunities and marketing, and preparing students for success
• Develops relationships with faculty and other departments and contributes to transcript evaluation, advanced placement credit assessment, graduation certification, commencement activities, major/minor fair, judicial checks, website maintenance, and any other special events or duties as needed

The Student Counselor is expected to perform in a manner that furthers the mission of OAS, SASN, and RU-N and contributes to strategic goals.

For more information on the Office of Academic Services (OAS) of the School of Arts and Sciences-Newark (SASN); please visit: https://sasn.rutgers.edu/student-support/office-academic-services

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
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

• Requires a bachelor's degree in student counseling, college student personnel, psychology, social work, education, higher education administration, or a related field.
• Two years relevant experience in academic counseling/advisement; or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of pre-professional student populations and programs, student development and counseling theories and applications, and workshop design and presentation.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Requires excellent written and oral communication skills; strong organizational skills; the ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks, and to interact successfully and confidentially with a wide range of individuals at all levels of the University community; and strong computer literacy, including use of databases.
• Requires excellent problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to multitask and function autonomously with limited supervision.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, customer-service focused team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree and experience in a university or other educational setting with experience in program development and conducting workshops for diverse populations strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of pre-professional advisement and academic integrity facilitation is also desired.

Equipment Utilized

• Must be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, Student Records Database (SRDB), degree audits, Student Success Collaborative (SSC), in-house applications, and any database or program utilized by the University to perform the duties of this position now or in the future.
• Must be familiar with or learn the office equipment, software, and specialized programs and/or materials needed to support the effective and efficient performance of this position.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• OAS is a fast-paced, deadline-driven, customer service-focused environment.
• Responsibilities will include attendance at and participation in evening and weekend activities as needed.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number
25ST0369

Posting Open Date
03/13/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers University-Newark

Home Location Campus
Rutgers University-Newark

City
Newark

State
NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement