Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Student Counselor II
Job Category	URA-AFT Administrative
Department	SC&I - Dean's Office
Overview	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. Ranked in 2022 by Forbes as a top 100 best large employer in America, Rutgers’ commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities. The School of Communication and Information (SC&I) on the Rutgers-New Brunswick campus houses a dynamic community of scholars who conduct engaged research and teach in the areas of communication, information science, media studies, information technology, journalism, librarianship, organizational and health communication, public relations, and other professional practice areas. SC&I has about 2,500 enrolled students and teaches thousands of other Rutgers students in our five undergraduate programs, two master’s degrees, interdisciplinary doctoral program, and non-degree continuing education programs. We value our culture of collegiality and work hard to support the success of our full- and part-time faculty, staff, and students. For more about the school and its activities, see: http://comminfo.rutgers.edu .
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Student Counselor II for the School of Communication and Information – Dean’s Office. This recruitment position participates in planning and executing the comprehensive plan for recruiting a highly qualified and diverse pool of students to the academic programs of the School of Communication and Information, with a focus on graduate programs. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Coaches and advises prospective students. Helps manage data and communications through a CRM. Helps plan and execute events such as information sessions and open houses. Represents the school at conferences and other appropriate venues. Works closely with the school’s Marketing/Communications team to help assure that the advertising and marketing for the school and the recruitment efforts are aligned. Participates as a full member of the Office of Student Services.
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, 2024. 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	Nonexempt
Grade	04
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	51359.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	63909.500
Annual Maximum Salary	76460.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	URA-AFT Administrative
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.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor’s degree in communication, counseling, education, social work, or a related area. Two years of relevant experience in higher education which may include recruiting, advising, instruction, student support services, or marketing and communication initiatives.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to handle complex situations with diplomacy. Computer fluency. Experience with data analysis. Strong commitment to providing outstanding student services. Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented work environment.
Preferred Qualifications	Master’s degree.
Equipment Utilized	Desktop and laptop computers. Customer relationship management software. Office software including word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications. RUTAdmin for access to student records, rosters, grades, etc. University web applications that enable similar information access to RUTadmin. Cornerstone applications. Sakai, including administrative back-end as well as user front-end functions. SC&I web applications including Drupal and web support software. Open web applications such as those used by Amazon and publishers.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions	May have 20% travel, of which some will be in the tri-state area but off Rutgers’ campus. Requires some evening work on a semi-regular basis (i.e., a few times a month), and some weekend work (less than once a month). Must be able to life boxes and other material up to 15 lbs. and set up rooms and displays for events.

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST2128
Posting Open Date	08/12/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Off Campus
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

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

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to receive an updated (bivalent) vaccine dose. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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