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Rutgers University

Student Counselor II

Rutgers University, Newark, New Jersey, us, 07175


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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, 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.Responsibilities

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 designs, implements and monitors 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.Position Information

Position Status: Full TimeHours Per Week: 37.50Daily Work Shift: DayMinimum 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.Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree preferred.Understanding of factors impacting undergraduate persistence and graduate degree enrollment for McNair students, specifically, first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students.Sensitivity to the challenges facing diverse McNair participants.Physical Demands and Work Environment

Light lifting may be required.Posting Details

Posting Number: 24ST2305Posting Open Date: 10/07/2024Special Instructions to Applicants

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

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