Student Counselor II

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Student Counselor II Job Category Staff & Executive - Advising and Counseling Department NJ Step Overview

The New Jersey Scholarship and Transformative Education (NJ-STEP)

Consortium is an association of higher educational institutions that work in

partnership with the NJ Department of Corrections and the State Parole to provide

comprehensive college degree programming for students while incarcerated

and to assist in their transition to college life and further degree work upon

release. Under the office of the Chancellor, NJ-STEP serves a statewide

population of people enrolled in college while in prison, on parole, and post-incarceration.

NJ-STEP operates at each Rutgers campus, in 5 separate prisons, and a variety of residential reentry programs and partner college

campuses across the state. For further information, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Posting Summary

Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution located in Newark, New Jersey-a city of promise-is seeking a NJ-STEP Completion Counselor (Student Counselor II) to support the success of NJ-STEP students statewide.

Reporting to the NJ-STEP Assistant Dean of Community Relations, the Completion Counselor will provide ongoing tracking, advising, and support to released and matriculating NJ-STEP students. This role requires frequent travel across New Jersey to correctional facilities, halfway houses, community colleges, and Rutgers campuses. The Counselor will serve as a key liaison between students, community colleges, partner 4-year institutions, and Department of Corrections/halfway house staff.

This position is responsible for and not limited to the following:

* Serve as the community college support representative for NJ-STEP and track potential Rutgers Mountainview applicants.

* Initiate contact and cultivate relationships with community college personnel, partnered institutions, and DOC/halfway house staff.

* Develop partnerships and processes that support NJ-STEP students in completing college degrees post-release.

* Facilitate pre-release visits to link students with financial aid and reentry support services.

* Assess student needs during pre-release and develop programmatic responses for post-release success.

* Provide or coordinate guidance in personal motivation, academic progress, career development, financial literacy, and study skills using recognized best practices.

* Coordinate workshops, internship opportunities, and career pathways for NJ-STEP students.

* Manage clerical tasks, program communications, and supervise program interns or field placements as needed.

* Attend community program meetings and events representing NJ-STEP.

* Track service delivery and generate reports; provide program updates and communicate student concerns to the Assistant Dean of Community Relations.

* Occasionally travels to the Newark Campus

This position is contingent upon continuation of grant funding

FLSA Exempt Grade 04 Salary Details Minimum Salary  Mid Range Salary  Maximum Salary  Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

* 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

Position Status Full Time Working Hours Standard Hours 37.50 Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the Flex Work@RU Application System.

Union Description URA-AFT Administrative Payroll Designation People Soft Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

* Requires a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

* Requires up to two years relevant experience in an administrative, facilitating or advising function, good communication…