Recruitment/Posting Title Student Counselor II Job Category Staff & Executive - Advising and Counseling Department 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, a city of promise, 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.

This position is responsible for and not limited to the following:

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, design, implement and monitor 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.For more information, please visit us at: https://afc.newark.rutgers.edu/ Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Day 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 04 Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 57356.00 Annual Mid Range Salary 71372.00 Annual Maximum Salary 85388.00 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