SENIOR EOF COUNSELOR

Position Details Title: SENIOR EOF COUNSELOR Department: Academic Foundations Center Location: Rutgers University-Newark, Newark, NJ The Academic Foundations Center (AFC) provides academic opportunities, resources, leadership development and other support initiatives for first‑generation, low‑income college‑bound scholars. As the first Rutgers‑Newark special program to identify talent beyond traditional measures, AFC serves nearly 1,500 undergraduate students annually, recruiting, retaining and graduating talented young people from the greater Newark area. This position is contingent upon continuation of grant funding. Responsibilities Assist the programmatic development and implementation of the EOF Program and assure successful levels of academic achievement and graduation for an assigned caseload of Rutgers University‑Newark undergraduate students. Provide orientation to the campus culture as well as academic, career, financial aid, and personal counseling. Serve as a liaison and maintain contact with faculty, school academic advisors, residence life, student life, financial aid, student accounting, registrar’s office, admissions office, the Learning Resource and Writing Centers, and other internal and external special programs. Develop, initiate, and administer special projects and services for the summer program’s academic component and specified EOF populations to promote leadership, holistic growth, and achievement. Conduct outreach on behalf of EOF students with outside community constituents, agencies, and schools. Teach a credit‑bearing course during the summer bridge program and during the academic year that focuses on strategies for academic success. Qualifications Masters degree, preferably in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field. Two years experience working with students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Expert knowledge of non‑traditional college students and experience implementing academic and affective support. Experience developing and conducting academic support workshops and strong writing, analytical, and presentation skills. Willingness to work with diverse cultures and backgrounds. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to assess program participants in terms of the areas prescribed by the EOF program. Benefits Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage. Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs. Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options. Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable). Life insurance coverage. Employee discount programs. Work Arrangement Consistent with Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement under a pilot program effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the View email address on click.appcast.io Application System. Additional information can be found at Pre‑Employment Screening 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 commences during flu season, Rutgers University may require prospective employees to provide proof of vaccination against seasonal influenza unless a medical or religious exemption is granted. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or obtain an exemption may result in rescission of an offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Rutgers University provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. For additional information please see the Non‑Discrimination Statement at Additional Information For more information, please visit us at #J-18808-Ljbffr Rutgers University