Student Counselor Job at Rutgers University
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, an urban, public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise, is seeking a Student Counselor/Academic Advisor for the School of Arts and Sciences’ Office of Academic Services. Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Transfer Services in the Office of Academic Services (OAS) in the School of Arts and Sciences-Newark (SASN).
The Academic Advisor is a team member in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, customer service-focused environment, who utilizes a proactive and student-centered advisement approach. The duties include and are not limited to the following;
The Academic Advisor is a team member in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, customer service-focused environment, who utilizes a proactive and student-centered advisement approach. The duties include and are not limited to the following;
- Provides academic advising and counseling to undergraduate students.
- Assists them with problem solving, and teaches them to advocate for themselves.
- Establishes and maintains productive contact with assigned caseload of Newark College of Arts & Sciences (NCAS) and University College-Newark (UC-N) students to counsel them and facilitate their declaration of major, progress toward graduation, and successful career and/or professional development.
- Works with the OAS transfer services team on the coordination, development, and facilitation of initiatives targeting transfer students, including, but not limited to, workshops, transcript evaluations, new student registration and outreach, advanced placement credit assessment, and recruiting events.
- Updates and maintains accurate, detailed, current, complete, relevant content for the University’s degree audit program, office website, social media websites, and all promotional materials. Liaisons with relevant IT personnel for OAS databases, including coordinating programming, maintenance, and implementation.
- Creates and facilitates initiatives for students in their junior and senior years, maintaining contact and communicating information in effective, efficient, and innovative manners.
- Collects data, assesses data, and produces comprehensive, complete, and accurate reports for the transfer services team.
- Assists with office events, including, but not limited to, commencement activities, major/minor fair, as well as other events and duties as needed.
For more information on the Office of Academic Services; please visit: http://www.ncas.rutgers.edu/oas
Position Status
Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
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, 2023. 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
58867.000
Annual Mid Range Salary
73298.000
Annual Maximum Salary
87729.000
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.
Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
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 and two years relevant experience in academic counseling/advisement; or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of transfer 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 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 academic integrity facilitation and degree audits also desired.
Equipment Utilized
Must be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite. Will use the Student Records Database (SRDB), degree audits, Maxient, 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
22ST2853
Posting Open Date
09/01/2022
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus
Rutgers University-Newark
Home Location Campus
Rutgers University-Newark
City
State
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster upon eligibility and upload proof of same. 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.
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