SENIOR EOF COUNSELOR

Rutgers University; The Ironbound (NJ); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University-Newark is seeking a Senior EOF Counselor to support academic achievement for first-generation college students. You will manage an assigned caseload, provide counseling on academics, career planning, and financial aid, and liaise with multiple campus offices to promote retention and graduation.

The role includes teaching during the summer bridge and academic year, developing supportive programs, and outreach to external partners.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
• Two years experience with students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Expert knowledge of non-traditional college students with ability to provide academic and affective support.
• Experience developing and conducting academic support workshops with strong writing, analytical and presentation skills.
• Experience working with diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to assess program participants per EOF guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assists program development and implementation of the EOF Program to promote academic achievement and graduation for an assigned caseload.
• Provides orientation to campus culture, counseling on academic, career, financial aid, and personal matters.
• Acts as liaison with faculty, advisors, residence life, student life, financial aid, registrar, admissions, Learning Resource and Writing Centers, and other programs.
• Develops and administers special projects for the summer program’s academic component and EOF populations.
• Conducts outreach to outside community constituents, agencies, and schools on behalf of EOF students.
• Teaches a credit-bearing course during the summer bridge program and academic year focusing on strategies for academic success.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Diversity experience

Workshop development

Strong writing skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Student support experience

Education

Master's degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field

Job description

Job Category Staff & Executive - Advising and Counseling

Department Academic Foundations Center

Overview

The AFC and its myriad programs provide academic opportunities, resources, leadership development and other support initiatives for first generation-low income college bound scholars to achieve success through education. As the first Rutgers-Newark special program established to identify talent beyond traditional measures and then recruit, retain, and graduate talented young people from the greater Newark area, AFC remains a jewel in the crown of Rutgers- Newark, serving nearly 1500 undergraduate students annually.

Posting Summary

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

Minimum Salary 76820.000

Mid Range Salary 94630.000

Maximum Salary 112439.000

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.

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

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 FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu .

Union Description EOF Counselors

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Minimum Education and Experience

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

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.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Light lifting may be required.

Posting Number 26ST1648

Posting Open Date 08/25/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Home Location Campus

City Newark

State NJ

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.

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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 encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

• * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
  
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Ph.D.
• * Do you have two years experience with students from disadvantaged backgrounds?
  
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you been in your current position for 6 months?
  
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• List of Professional References (contact Info)

Optional Documents

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