Senior Eof Counselor

Senior Eof Counselor

Rutgers University-Newark, an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise, is seeking a Senior Eof Counselor. Reporting to the Assistant Dean/Assistant Director of Counseling Services in the Educational Opportunity Fund (Eof) program at Rutgers University-Newark, the position responsibilities include and are not limited to the following. This position is responsible for and not limited to the following:

Assists the programmatic development and implementation of the Eof Program, and assures successful levels of academic achievement and graduation for an assigned caseload of Rutgers University – Newark undergraduate students.

Provides orientation to the campus culture as well as academic, career, financial aid, and personal counseling.

Serves as a liaison and maintains contact with faculty, school academic advisors, residence life, student life, financial aid, student accounting, registrar's office, admissions office, the Learning Resource and Writing Centers, and other internal and external special programs.

Develops, initiates, and administers special projects and services for the summer program's academic component and specified Eof populations to promote leadership, holistic growth, and achievement.

Conducts outreach on behalf of Eof students with outside community constituents, agencies, and schools.

Teaches a credit-bearing during the summer bridge program and during the academic year that focuses on strategies for academic success.

FLSA
- Exempt

Grade - 05

Salary Details

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Mid Range Salary -

Maximum Salary -

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 - 37.5

Standard Hours - 37.50

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement
- Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the Flex Work@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Union Description
- Eof Counselors

Payroll Designation
- People Soft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
- Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility - ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
- Masters degree, preferably in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field. Two years experience with students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Masters degree, preferably in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field. Two years experience with students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Requires expert knowledge of non-traditional college students coupled with the ability to implement academic support and affective support to the same. Experience in these areas as well as developing and conducting academic support workshops coupled with strong writing, analytical and presentation skills are also required.

Requires experience in and/or willingness to work with diverse cultures and backgrounds. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Must also be able to assess the program participants in terms of the areas prescribed by the Eof program.

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Light lifting may be required.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number - 26ST1648

Posting Open Date - 08/25/2026

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.

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