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Recruitment/Posting Title Youth Development Specialist- Talent Search Orange/Newark Posting Number 24TM0005 Department Center for PreCollege Programs Overview The Center for PreCollege Programs administers precollege and pipeline programs designed to educate, inspire and prepare students to be successful in secondary and post-secondary education while promoting a college-going culture.
The Talent Search Orange & Newark (TSON) program is a federally grant-funded program that identifies and assists middle and high school students who have the potential to succeed in higher education.
Rutgers University- Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise is seeking Youth Development Specialists. The Talent Search Orange & Newark (TSON) program seeks dynamic culturally responsive, human-centered Youth Development Specialists (YDS) to guide early college and career readiness preparation and adaptive school-based and Saturday programming for 6th-12th grade students.
The Center for PreCollege Programs administers precollege and pipeline programs designed to educate, inspire and prepare students to be successful in secondary and post-secondary education while promoting a college-going culture.
The Center for PreCollege Programs administers precollege and pipeline programs designed to educate, inspire and prepare students to be successful in secondary and post-secondary education while promoting a college-going culture.
The Talent Search Orange & Newark (TSON) program is a federally grant-funded program that identifies and assists middle and high school students who have the potential to succeed in higher education.
This position is contingent upon continuation of grant funding.
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. (Approval not required)
FLSA Nonexempt Position Salary $20-25 per hour Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience - Requires a 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.
- Applicants should have knowledge of social and emotional competencies;
- Experience conducting small group and/or one-on-one sessions with middle and high school students to provide mentoring and support;
- Background in Youth Development, social work, psychology, urban education and/or sociology preferred.
- Experience working with students from urban areas, first-generation students, out-of-school time programming, facilitating college readiness seminars and/or social and emotional learning workshops for middle and high school students;
- Applicants should also have experience conducting small group and/or one-on-one sessions with adolescents;
- Must complete the Protection of Minors Training and background check;
- Must participate in staff training.
- Role requires occasional lifting and transportation of classroom supplies;
- Must have access to an appropriate workspace with laptop and internet to facilitate virtual workshops and small group sessions;
- Must have reliable means of transportation to school sites.
Posting Details
Posting Open Date 01/10/2024 Posting Close Date 04/09/2024 Open Until Filled No 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
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