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Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Student Counselor
Job Category
URA-AFT Administrative
Department
Undergrad Edu - Academic Svcs
Overview
The School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) is the largest academic unit at Rutgers University and the center of the undergraduate experience on the Rutgers–New Brunswick campus and is comprised of 41 academic departments spanning the liberal arts. SAS offers more than 100 majors and minors across the life sciences, humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and mathematical and physical sciences with research centers and institutes across the school. With a diverse student body of more than 20,000 students, SAS has a membership of over 1,700 faculty members, more than 500 administrative staff, and 200,000 living alumni.
SAS delivers a wide array of services in support of the teaching, research, and the mission and goals of Rutgers University.
The School of Arts and Sciences promotes anti-racist, inclusive, equity-enhancing ideas and practices both inside and outside of the classroom for our community of educators, staff, and students. This includes a diverse set of voices and experiences. All individuals no matter their race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, nationality, history, sexual orientation, religious practices, or socio-economic status are valued and respected. The School of Arts and Sciences is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to and support the diversity and excellence of the organization. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further our commitment to these values.
SAS delivers a wide array of services in support of the teaching, research, and the mission and goals of Rutgers University.
The School of Arts and Sciences promotes anti-racist, inclusive, equity-enhancing ideas and practices both inside and outside of the classroom for our community of educators, staff, and students. This includes a diverse set of voices and experiences. All individuals no matter their race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, nationality, history, sexual orientation, religious practices, or socio-economic status are valued and respected. The School of Arts and Sciences is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to and support the diversity and excellence of the organization. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further our commitment to these values.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Student Counselor for the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS). Reporting to the area Directors within the SAS Office of Advising and Academic Services (OAAS), the Academic Advising Counselors will serve as academic and retention advisors, serving students pursuing all SAS degrees, as well as those not yet declared or considering a change.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Contributes to the comprehensive system of student support that addresses the academic and personal needs of SAS undergraduates.
- Advises SAS students within the University and make appropriate referrals when necessary. Incumbents will work in close collaboration with the SAS Assistant Deans for Advising and Academic Services and will provide academic and career advising in a comprehensive and collaborative fashion.
- Reviews and evaluates students’ records in order to assist with course selection and planning, consideration of scholarly options, and preparation for their academic and post-graduate careers.
- Develops detailed, timely graduation plans emphasizing goal setting and leadership skills aimed at meeting each students individualized objectives and culminating in college success and on-time graduation.
- Serves as liaisons with academic departments and programs.
- Supports the School of Arts and Sciences by participating in all student advising functions, such as staffing the Student Advising Centers with walk-in and scheduled appointments, attending the first year and transfer student recruitment and registration programs, participating in student outreach and training programs, and staffing various school functions such as Open House and Convocation.
- Assists SAS students in attaining their educational and career goals in a timely manner.
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, 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
63518.000
Annual Mid Range Salary
79089.000
Annual Maximum Salary
94659.000
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.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility
ABP
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in an Arts and Sciences field.
- Two years postgraduate relevant experience in higher education academic counseling/advisement; or equivalent experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of new and continuing student populations and programs, student development and counseling theories and applications.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Must have experience working with students at academic risk, first generation college students, students with disabilities, and international students.
- Must have demonstrated ability and skills in addressing the issues and factors impacting today’s college student populations.
- Strong commitment to student support and success and a commitment to university and student service.
- Strong interpersonal skills and highly developed oral and written communication skills.
- Must have expert electronic and digital skills including enthusiasm to function in a paperless environment.
- Ability to exercise good judgment in prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
- Must collaborate with all levels of employees within the organization and express a preference for working as part of team.
- Adherence to established policies, schedules and office procedures and demonstrated organizational ability with strong attention to detail.
- Prior experience in a full-time position as a higher education student advisor or counselor.
- Fluency with communication technologies, and desire to remain current in this rapidly expanding field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters Degree.
Equipment Utilized
- Fluency with the Microsoft Office suite of applications, including the use of mail merges. Ability to work with or quickly learn student information databases and systems.
- In addition, student records systems, learning management systems, an advising note-taking platform, a degree audit system, as well as multiple proprietary and home-grown databases are consulted daily.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Incumbents may be asked to work in offices located on multiple campuses and must be willing and able to travel between the four New Brunswick/Piscataway campuses on any given day or week.
- The counselors are expected to be flexible with their schedules, in order to participate in programs scheduled in the evenings and on weekends.
Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Number
24ST0491
Posting Open Date
03/08/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus
Livingston (RU-New Brunswick)
City
Piscataway
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.
