Student Counselor (Multiple Vacancies)

Rutgers University; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutgers University is seeking a Student Counselor to advise undergraduates in Rutgers Business School's New Brunswick programs from admission through graduation. The counselor reports to the Assistant Dean of the undergraduate program and participates in twice-yearly academic evaluations and student events.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and at least three years in higher education, with strong organizational, communication, and Microsoft Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• At least three years of related experience in higher education.
• Strong organizational and communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Advise a caseload of Rutgers Business School undergraduates from admission through graduation.
• Track progress and conduct two annual academic evaluations.
• Refer students to support services and advise dismissed students on options outside the business school.
• Help plan student events such as open houses, new student orientation, and major fairs.
• Build working relationships with faculty, staff, and other university departments to connect students with the services they need.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Rutgers University is hiring a Student Counselor (Multiple Vacancies). The counselor advises undergraduates in Rutgers Business School's New Brunswick programs from admission through graduation and reports to the Assistant Dean of the undergraduate program. The role also covers twice-yearly academic evaluations, student events, and referrals to support services.

Highlights

• Advise a caseload of Rutgers Business School undergraduates from admission through graduation on the courses they need to finish their degrees.
• Track each student's progress through the business school curriculum and conduct academic evaluations twice a year.
• Refer students to support services when financial or personal issues arise, and advise dismissed students on options outside the business school.
• Help the Assistant Deans plan student events such as open house, new student orientation, and major fairs.
• Build working relationships with faculty, staff, and other university departments to connect students with the services they need.
• A bachelor's degree and at least three years of related experience in higher education are required, along with strong organizational, communication, and Microsoft Office skills.
• Salary ranges from $68,278 to $100,509 for a full-time, 37.5-hour week; the work includes some evenings and occasional weekends.