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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Program Director Student Experiences & Alumni Affairs
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Academic Affairs
Department	SPH-PISC Campus
Overview	New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and six centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, clinical and translational research, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state including New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Blackwood, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Program Director Student Experiences & Alumni Affairs for the Office of Student Affairs within Rutgers School of Public Health Under direction of the Assistant Dean of Student Experiences & Alumni Affairs (SEAA), the Program Director is responsible for providing exemplary support services and career advisement to enhance the academic and co-curricular experience of students at the Rutgers School of Public Health. Works with a high degree of autonomy and maintains communication with university/RBHS student services, the SEAA unit, and necessary faculty and staff within the school to ensure all efforts are student-centered. This role is primarily located in Newark with occasional workdays and site visits at the School’s other locations. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Support Services Primary campus liaison for Newark location and university student service units in Newark – Financial Aid, Public Safety, Student Health Services, Student Wellness Program, Student Health Insurance Program, Academic support, etc.; develops relationships with services at other SPH locations as needed Along with Assistant Dean, promotes health and wellness amongst students by providing supportive listening and crisis counseling with students if needed, referring them to appropriate student services and resources. Responsible for managing calendar of workshops and programming for students on identified areas of support, such as: mental health, emotional wellbeing, study strategies, professional development, time management, etc. Maintains professional counseling records of individual interactions and correspondence with students throughout the semester. Represents the campus and unit on administrative matters related to the campus and/or the School of Public Health as needed. Coordinates services in Newark location for students who need special academic accommodations as indicated by Office of Disability Services Career Services Creates and presents workshops, contracting with and building employer relationships, and counseling students on career and educational goals. Performs a wide range of career counseling, including individual and group career counseling to graduate students. Serves as liaison with entity providing career services online management system. Responsible for onboarding staff and students to systems that SPH uses. Designs and implements small and large group workshops in the following critical areas: resume writing, job search, interviewing, and other professional areas relevant to Public Health. Promotes and coordinates efforts for students to attend local and national Career Fairs, Assists in connecting students in field/practice experience to professional opportunities
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week	37.50
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	29S
Position Salary	VS29S scale
Annual Minimum Salary	94026.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	118943.000
Annual Maximum Salary	143860.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Non-Union
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
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Counseling, Social Work, Student Affairs, or a related field. At least five (5) years’ experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of career counseling theories and best practices for individuals and groups working the field of Public Health. Must be able to work with the highest levels of university administration, as well as executives elsewhere in the public health sector. Must be attentive to the needs of the organization and contributions of co-workers, faculty and students. Must appreciate unique characteristics of different cultures and minority groups and respect individual differences.
Preferred Qualifications	Master’s Degree in Public Health, Counseling, Social Work, or Student Affairs  Previous experience in career counseling with public health and/or health-related program
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST2675
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Newark (RBHS)
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details	Newark, NJ

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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.

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