Posting Summary
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Student Counselor for the School of Engineering- Academic Affairs. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Promotes and achieves student success by providing comprehensive academic support and retention services to students. Makes timely referrals to appropriate offices. Provides reliable and timely academic advising to undergraduates at the School of Engineering. Maintains student records. Supports scholastic standing reviews. Interacts professionally and compassionately with all undergraduate students as well as their parents/guardians. Coordinates advising related programming and activities. Establishes effective working relationships with the SoE departments and other campus partners on issues pertaining to academic policies and student advising. Participates in university-wide and school-wide duties and functions such as commencement and graduation convocation new student on boarding degree audits student engagement recruitment and other special programs or events as assigned. Supports a collaborative team focused and positive work environment that is student-centered and passionate about student success.
Overview
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey is a leading national research university and the State of New Jerseys 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. For two consecutive years Rutgers is ranked on Forbes list of Americas Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publications 2023 list. Rutgers commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe diverse and respectful workplace environment creating employment opportunities for our nations military veterans and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in a related field. Knowledge of the engineering curricula and the academic degree requirements. Working knowledge of Rutgers system-wide student information and service delivery systems including IMS Salesforce SSC Degree Navigator Canvas. Experience in college-level academic advising student services in a large university setting.