Student Counselor - New Brunswick, United States - Rutgers University

Rutgers University

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New Brunswick, United States

1 week ago

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Mark Lane

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Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Student Counselor
Job Category
URA-AFT Administrative
Department
Off-Campus Centers
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, seeks a Student Counselor for the Division of Continuing Studies. The position reports to the Assistant Director of Off-Campus Programs housed at Brookdale Community College.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

Assists with coordinating enrollment, retention, and student success policies and procedures for students from all regional Rutgers universities, including, but not limited to, recruitment, testing, orientation, registration, retention, academic progress, and graduation certification.
Conducts outreach efforts with the staff of our community college partners and is actively engaged in social media channels.

Position Status

Daily Work Shift

FLSA

Annual Minimum Salary

Annual Mid Range Salary

Annual Maximum Salary

Standard Hours

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

ABP

Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree and minimum of two years of experience advising students in a higher education setting required.

Certifications/Licenses

Use of personal vehicle to travel for business demands; a valid driver's license is required for this position as well as a clean driving record.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must have knowledge and understanding of diverse undergraduate student populations' needs and challenges.
Must have strong organizational skills, strong communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, strong skill set with technology, willingness to travel and creative decisionmaking skills.
Ability to work independently and/or with mínimal supervision a must.

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Fast paced, deadlinedriven, confidential, team environment with requirement to skillfully and professional handle multiple shifting priorities, interacting successfully with a wide variety of individuals at all levels of the university community.
Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs.

Special Conditions

Works one day per week at the Rutgers office at Mercer County Community College.
Posting Details
Posting Number
24ST0773
Posting Open Date
04/10/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus