Overview:

Ranked #46 in U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University–Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers–Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University–Camden among its “Best Bang for the Buck” universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers–Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity. 

Minimum Education & Experience: 

Bachelor’s Degree (counseling, psychology, social work, or related area strongly preferred) or equivalent combination of education and experience plus a minimum of 2 years applicable experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively.
• Working knowledge of student development theory, appreciative advising model, and other student-centered approaches.
• Ability to motivate students toward success and achievement of goals.
• Ability to process/analyze complex information and effectively communicate it to students, parents, and administrators.
• Ability to develop and implement programming to meet targeted outcomes around first year transition and success
• Ability to organize and manage competing tasks or multilayered events
• Strong knowledge of student support programs and ability to make proper referrals based on comprehensive assessments.
• Attention to detail and the ability to follow through with assisting students.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to function in multi-campus and team environments.
• Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment

Preferred Qualifications: 

Master’s Degree; Experience with program coordination, curriculum design in higher education, and managing student support initiatives, LSW or related certification/licensing preferred. Extensive experience and knowledge of advising, coaching practices to support student development and success. Experience working with underrepresented student populations, particularly first-generation/limited income, is strongly preferred. Experience managing student workers, volunteers, or leaders and using emerging technologies and social media to communicate to undergraduates preferred. Experience in developing/coordinating student leadership programs including summer orientations and bridge programs preferred. Experience facilitating programs, workshops, support groups and other services that promote enrollment, retention, engagement preferred.

Equipment Utilized: 

MS Office, internet, computer competency in reading and evaluating spreadsheets, databases, student information systems, and other computer-based platforms including EAB and Qualtrics. Incumbent may use social media tools to communicate with students and other constituents. 

Physical Demands & Work Environment: 

MS Office, internet, computer competency in reading and evaluating spreadsheets, databases, student information systems, and other computer-based platforms, including EAB and Qualtrics. Incumbents may use social media tools to communicate with students and other constituents.

Direct link to apply:  https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/239355