Student Services Generalist

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Position Information


Position Title
Student Services Generalist


Campus
Cranford


Department
Advising, Career, and Transfer


Full-time, Part-time, Adjunct
Full Time


Exempt or Non-Exempt

Regular,Temporary, or Grant
Regular


General Description
The Student Services Generalist is the primary contact with students seeking entry into the College. The Generalist will be responsible for guiding students through the registration process by assisting with course selection leading to degree completion. The Generalist will perform academic advising functions and engage in institutional retention initiatives.

Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities
• Provides direction, process overview and information to students, parents, and others regarding: the College admission process, registration, financial aid, student account functions, College programs, activities and student services. Provides referrals for the Americans with Disabilities Act and other special need.

• Monitors services and flows of traffic in the Student Development One Stop Centers.

• Responsible for the review and correct payment processing, posting of account charges and payments, processing tuition waivers, resolving account inquiries, and receiving documentation from special billing type students.


• Develops academic and individual action plans in caseload to guide students toward on-time graduation; implements student retention programs as needed.

• Coordinate effective communication to student caseload based on division major. This includes, but is not limited to phone calls, text messages, emails, and utilizing retention platform tools to reach out to students.


• Collaborate with the academic division on updates and trainings pertaining to any changes with the academic catalog, program policies, programs, and procedures.


• Assist students with student planning as it relates to course selection and registering for classes.


• Assists with new student orientations, financial literacy and other programs as assigned and provides on-going information to students, potential students, and parents regarding policies, programs, and procedures.

• Reads, interprets, and communicates College policies and procedures.

• Recommend improvements in department procedures. Collaborate with other staff/administrators/faculty to identify improvements needed in procedures and communication.

• Performs related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree required.


Experience
• Outstanding customer service and communication skills.

• Experience working with diverse student populations.

• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Competencies and Skills Required
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills to interact tactfully and courteously with students, the general public, faculty, and other staff members.

• Must be a "quick study" in order to quickly grasp knowledge of policies and procedures relating to every aspect of student services that a prospective or current student may utilize.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to take required initiative to solve problems.

• Ability to collaborate with others.

• Commitment to student service and a diverse population.

• Must be comfortable with using multiple tech platforms to effectively assist students.


Physical Demands and Work Environment
• This position's duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.

• Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

• Some travel required.

Salary
$53,000


Additional Information
UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs.

UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ is an EEO / AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled

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Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.

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We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits. We also offer twenty vacation days, ten paid holidays, and a ten-week summer work schedule which allows the college to close on Fridays. Other additional benefits include gym privileges, tuition remission for credit and non-credit courses at UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ, and tuition reimbursement for an approved degree program at an accredited college or university.

Terms of Employment
Full-time. Flexible schedule to meet department needs. Some evening, weekends, and extended hours will be required. Ability and willingness to travel on short notice to all on and off- campus sites as needed by the college. Flexible hours are required throughout the year, especially at peak times. Position may be required to work at any campus at any time. Employees must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies.


Posting Detail Information


Open Date
08/04/2026


Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


Supplemental Questions


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7. * Do you have a valid New Jersey Drivers License?
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8. * Effective September 1, 2011, the "New Jersey First Act" contains new residency requirements for most public officers and employees. Current, new, or prospective public employees should be aware that the New Jersey First Act, N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), requires employees of all public employers (for example, state, county, and municipal governments), public agencies, authorities, boards, bodies, commissions, public institutions of higher education, certain quasi-public entities, and all school boards to reside in the State of New Jersey unless otherwise exempted under the law. Are you currently a resident of the State of New Jersey?
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Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts (official due upon hire)

Optional Documents
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