Sr. Student Program Coordinator

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Sr. Student Program Coordinator Job Category URA-AFT Administrative Department Enrollment Management

• Cmd Overview

Ranked #49 in U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University-Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers-Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University-Camden among its "Best Bang for the Buck" universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers-Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.

Posting Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Supervisor for Learning Development, the Senior Student Programs Coordinator develops and implements research-based services for transfer students. Assists transfer students in their transition to Rutgers-Camden, develops a welcoming community, implements transfer student orientation programs, and provides academic support and resources. The incumbent is responsible for marketing and outreach of transfer programs and will support enrollment management in recruitment efforts as needed. Lastly, the Senior Student Programs Coordinator will support a caseload of students and design and implement an effective curriculum to foster student engagement and success during 1:1 and group meetings.

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director, Supervisor of Learning Development, the Senior Student Programs Coordinator serves as administrative support and is responsible for maintaining accurate records for grant reporting. The incumbent is the primary point of contact for transfer students with varying academic and personal needs. The Senior Student Programs Coordinator monitors degree completion progress, helps identify, prevent, and alleviate barriers to success, assists in strengthening academic skills, and ensures that academic goals are established and attained. The Senior Student Programs Coordinator will utilize various methods, including appreciative advising methodology, positive psychology, and other coaching models, to guide the implementation of successful strategies and initiatives to ensure success throughout students' undergraduate careers. Effective collaboration amongst a network of campus units (Wellness Center, Center for Learning and Student Success, advising offices, Career Center, Financial Aid, Dean of Students, etc.) will be integral to the Senior Student Programs Coordinator responsibilities. The duties of this position will have an emphasis on knowledge and implementation of student success programming.

This is a grant funded position contingent upon the availability of funds to support it.

Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week 37.5 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. 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 Exempt Grade 05 Position Salary Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, within university policy and salary schedules, as well as departmental budgets. Annual Minimum Salary 63518.000 Annual Mid Range Salary 79089.000 Annual Maximum Salary 94659.000 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.

Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff

• 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree (counseling, psychology, social work, or related area strongly preferred) or equivalent combination of education and experience plus 2 years of relevant experience.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Bachelor's Degree (counseling, psychology, social work, or related area strongly preferred) or equivalent combination of education and experience plus 2 years of relevant experience providing coaching, advising, and student support services, as well as planning and implementing structured programming for diverse groups of college students.

• Demonstrated experience in developing student learning outcomes, data analysis, and reporting.

• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively.

• Working knowledge of student development theory, appreciative advising model, and other

student-centered approaches.

• Ability to motivate students toward success and achievement of goals.

• Ability to process/analyze complex information and effectively communicate it to students,

parents, and administrators.

• Strong knowledge of student support programs and ability to make proper referrals based

on comprehensive assessments.

• Attention to detail and the ability to follow through with assisting students.

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to function in multi-campus and team environments.

• Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment.

To provide holistic student success support to undergraduate students, the Senior Student Programs Coordinator must demonstrate experience in and awareness of best practices in academic coaching, student success, advising, academic support, program design, evaluation, and retention. Experience with understanding and reporting on data analysis is integral in being able to help support the development and presentation of assessment efforts for the office.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree; Experience with teaching, instructional design, curriculum design in higher education, and LSW or related certification/licensing preferred. Experience managing student workers, volunteers, or leaders and using emerging technologies and social media to communicate with undergraduates preferred.

Equipment Utilized

MS Office, internet, computer competency in reading and evaluating spreadsheets, databases, student information systems, and other computer-based platforms including EAB and Qualtrics. Incumbent may use social media tools to communicate with students and other constituents.

Physical Demands and Work Environment Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST0635 Posting Open Date 03/23/2024 Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers University-Camden Home Location Campus Rutgers University-Camden City Camden 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 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

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• What experience do you have supporting transfer students?

(Open Ended Question)

• Can you illustrate ways you have developed and implemented programs for transfer students as well as underrepresented populations?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• List of Professional References (contact Info)

Optional Documents

• Other Document

• Other Documents (2)

• Other Documents (3)