Student Development Specialist

Ramapo College Of New Jersey

Ramapo College of New Jersey (RCNJ) develops ethical leaders who serve as change agents across all sectors. The College's unique interdisciplinary academic structure, its liberal arts core, its size (approximately 5,500 students), and its setting in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains on the New Jersey/New York border provide an optimal environment for individualized, student-centered learning and leadership development. RCNJ's designation as "New Jersey's Public Liberal Arts College" by the State legislature is the foundation from which the College's commitment to an accessible and transformative undergraduate and graduate education is realized.

Established in 1969, CondeNast Traveler named Ramapo one of the 50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America. The barrier-free campus occupies 300 acres and is home to 52 bachelor's degree programs spanning the arts, business, data science, humanities, education, nursing, social work, social sciences, and the sciences. Ramapo College boasts an average student/faculty ratio of 16:1 and an average class size of 21; affording students the opportunity to develop close ties to the College's exceptional faculty. In addition, the College offers graduate programs leading to master's degrees in Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Contemporary Instructional Design, Computer Science, Creative Music Technology, Data Science, Educational Leadership, Nursing, Social Work, and Special Education, as well as a Doctor of Nursing Practice. Every degree program is designed and delivered through the collaborative and interdisciplinary efforts of student-centered faculty scholars and staff who are committed to serving the public good through the delivery of an academically rigorous, inclusive, and a transformative collegiate experience. Ramapo is ranked #1 among New Jersey public institutions by College Choice and is recognized as the State's top college on the list of Best Disability Schools by Great Value Colleges. Further commendations include designation as a "Military Friendly College" in Victory Media's Guide to Military Friendly Schools, and as a leading college by U.S. News & World Report, Kiplinger's, Princeton Review, and Money Magazine, among others.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time, AFT position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Note: This position is in the "NL" category of employment (non-fixed work week) An AFT- NL professional staff member or librarian who is required to work beyond 35 hours shall be compensated through compensatory time off. Compensatory time shall be earned for hours worked beyond the normal work week, or on an employee's regular day off, if requested and approved by their supervisor. This position is fully or partially grant funded and is contingent upon the availability of grant funding. Salary: AFT - U21 - Step 1 $63,833.23 Internal applicants' salaries will be based on union-negotiated calculations

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Associate Director of EOF, the Student Development Specialist/Coordinator, Instructional Support Services, is responsible for providing holistic academic, financial, career, and personal advisement to a caseload of EOF program students. As a liaison to the academic schools on matters of instructional support service delivery, the Student Development Specialist will develop, coordinate, manage, and evaluate such programs and services.

Examples Of Duties

• Provide advisement to the caseload of undergraduate EOF students, monitoring and evaluating their academic progress through advisement and assessment using the CONNECT, Web Self-Service, and Degree Works systems to ensure students are actively engaged in their educational progress and meeting EOF program requirements.
• Participate in the planning, orientation, and delivery of the Pre-Freshman Summer Studies Program, including teaching a summer seminar course.
• Coordinate and oversee the recruitment, hiring, implementation, and evaluation of the academic/instructional support services/staff (supplemental instruction and tutoring) for EOF program.
• Be aware of campus resources such as Center for Health and Counseling, Financial Aid, Student Success, etc. to address psychological, socio-adjustment, academic, and social needs.
• Be knowledgeable of the financial aid process while assisting students in procurement of grants, loans, scholarships, internships/co-ops, leadership, and research opportunities.
• Assist with the admission and recruitment of students through admissions open houses, college fairs, and student orientations that could include occasional evening and weekend coverage, as necessary.
• Serve as point of contact for faculty, students, and alumni mentoring programs (i.e. TAS Faculty, EOF Alumni).
• Develop curriculum with the Assistant Director to teach a two-credit EOF required course each spring semester.
• Serve as advisor to EOF student organizations (i.e. AESNJ, Alliance of EOF & Friends).
• Represent the EOF program at conferences and campus functions; Serve on campus committees as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in a related field is required. A Master's degree is preferred.

Experience: Two years professional experience in an institution of higher education or in education, or other field that is directly related to the functions of the position to be filled or equivalency as determined by the appointing authority. Passion for working with under-represented, underprepared, and/or first-generation students. Preferred experience in student advising, support services, and/or admissions. The successful candidate will possess excellent written, oral, presentation, organizational, and collaboration skills.

Supplemental Information

EEO Statement Ramapo College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Ramapo has a long history of advocating, advising, and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Examples can be found in its mission statement, values, strategic plan, degree and course offerings, community outreach programs, and numerous diversity-focused conferences, trainings, and programs. Ramapo's commitment to diversity and inclusion is infused across all facets of the College; where the environment is welcoming, dedicated to social justice, respectful of freedom of expression, focused on educating and having an ongoing conversation regarding cultural competence and the benefits and importance of diversity.