Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Senior Counselor EOF Program
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support
Department	SAS EOF
Overview	The School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) at Rutgers University is the largest academic unit of the University and is comprised of 41 academic departments spanning humanities, social, physical and life sciences and over 100 different majors, plus programs, centers, bureaus and institutes. SAS has a membership of over 2,000 permanent and temporary faculty (instructional and research), teaching and graduate assistants, part-time lecturers, and post-doctoral appointees, and over 500 administrative staff. Arts and Sciences delivers a wide array of services in support of the teaching, research, and service missions of the School. We are committed to providing academic departments, programs, and centers in the School of Arts and Sciences with reliable and trusted service, clear policies and procedures, innovative technologies, and a commitment to administrative excellence and efficiency. The School of Arts and Sciences promotes anti-racist, inclusive, equity-enhancing ideas and practices both inside and outside of the classroom for our community of educators, staff, and students. This includes a diverse set of voices and experiences. All individuals no matter their race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, nationality, history, sexual orientation, religious practices, or socio-economic status are valued and respected. The School of Arts and Sciences is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to and support the diversity and excellence of the organization. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further our commitment to these values.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Senior Counselor EOF Program for the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Program. Reporting to a School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Program Manager, this position provides holistic comprehensive academic, career, student life and personal counseling, develops intervention strategies for college success, and makes referrals to appropriate University offices and departments for an assigned caseload of students admitted to the University through the SAS EOF Program. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Responsibilities focus on retention initiatives including: serving on SAS EOF, SAS, and other University-wide committees, performing academic and student development related tasks, teaching a section of the RU 1st Seminar, as well as developing goal setting, leadership, and programming activities that promote academic achievement. As the first point of contact for EOF students, effectively provides academic, personal, career, and financial guidance and counseling to assigned students and other EOF students as needed. Meets with students in assigned caseload to develop academic plans with short- and long-term goals with the primary objective of retention, persistence, and graduation. Works with students toward desired academic and achievable objectives. Makes adequate and appropriate referrals to University resources. Position requires enhancing the student experience by ensuring individual student needs are met. Position requires that semester and yearly reports are given to program managers on assigned students’ performances as well as develop specific student plans to help students who are at risk and are in need of assistance.
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, 2023. 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	05
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	64252.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	80316.000
Annual Maximum Salary	96379.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	EOF Counselors
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 . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
COVID-19 Immunization Requirement	Under Policy 60.1.35 , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Prospective employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster within two weeks (14 calendar days) of eligibility . Based on current guidance, individuals are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after receiving the final dose of any COVID-19 vaccine authorized or approved for use in the United States by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Eligibility for a booster against COVID-19 varies and is explained on the University’s web site located at https://coronavirus.rutgers.edu/covid-19-vaccine . Failure to provide proof of primary vaccination and booster will result in rescission of a prospective employee’s offer of employment and/or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Master’s degree preferably in counseling, psychology, social work, or student development.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Strong written and verbal skills required, and the ability to work on group projects and team-oriented tasks. Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Demonstrated ability and skill in addressing the issues and factors impacting at-risk college students. Student life experience, and familiarity with the college student financial aid process.
Preferred Qualifications	Prefers two years of substantive counseling, teaching, or related student development experience in a college setting. The Senior EOF Counselor in performing his/her job responsibilities must be knowledgeable of the following systems and processes: New Jersey EOF eligibility guidelines, financial aid award process and eligibility guidelines, the curriculum and degree requirements for graduation, University’s student services policies and practices, and the University’s student life procedures.
Equipment Utilized	Use of academic advising software: IMS, Degree Navigator, EOF student database and all Microsoft Office applications.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	22ST3554
Posting Open Date	10/25/2022
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	College Ave (RU-New Brunswick)
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Infection Control and Safety

This position is subject to all Rutgers University policies, including TB surveillance and other infection control and safety policies. Please review the Tuberculosis Surveillance Policy for additional information.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their 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. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement