Posting Summary: 

Overview: 

Ranked #46 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.  

Minimum Education & Experience: 

• Ability to build and sustain relationships as well as collaborate with campus and community partners.
• Working knowledge of student development theory, appreciative advising model, and other student-centered approaches.
• Ability to motivate students toward success and achievement of goals.
• Capacity to work independently and to effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to process/analyze complex information and effectively communicate it to students, parents, and/or administrators.
• Strong knowledge of student support programs and ability to make proper referrals based on comprehensive assessments.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Attention to detail and the ability to follow through with assisting students.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work evening and weekends as required
• Ability to use personal computer and other office equipment.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Master’s degree in education, counseling, social work, or related field preferred. Experience using emerging technologies and social media to communicate to 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. 

Direct link to apply: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/262423