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Recruitment/Posting Title NJ-STEP Community Relations Specialist
Job Category Staff & Executive - Student Affairs and Services
Department NJ Step
Overview
The New Jersey Scholarship and Transformative Education (NJ-STEP) Consortium is an association of higher educational institutions that work in partnership with the NJ Department of Corrections and the State Parole to provide comprehensive college degree programming for students while incarcerated and to assist in their transition to college life and further degree work upon release. Under the office of the Chancellor, NJ-STEP serves a statewide population of people enrolled in college while in prison, on parole, and post-incarceration. NJ-STEP operates at each Rutgers campus, in 5 separate prisons, and a variety of residential reentry programs and partner college campuses across the state.
Posting Summary
Rutgers University- Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise is seeking a NJ-STEP Community Relation Specialist. Reporting directly to the Transitions Director, this position is responsible for and not limited to the following.
This position is responsible for and not limited to the following:
- Recruiting, training and supervising a Junior Completion Counselor who will provide ongoing tracking and support of released and matriculating NJ-STEP students statewide; this includes assessing student needs during pre-release assessments and develop appropriate programmatic responses for post-release
- Serving as the NJ-STEP representative and ambassador for all community relations initiatives, including those related to on-and off-campus student support services, internship and employment opportunities, and other activities and initiatives that promote social and economic mobility for NJ-STEP students and alumni
- Building and mapping connections with current and potential community partners
- Attending appropriate community program meetings and events on behalf of the NJ-STEP program
- Expected to initiate contact and develop relationships with community college personnel, partnered 4-year colleges, DOC/halfway house facility staff, and community agencies and organizations to develop partnerships and processes that enable NJ-STEP students transitioning into the community to continue and complete college degree work and participate in leadership opportunities to increase their professional skills and abilities
- Serving as a liaison for University-led youth outreach initiatives and interventions for local Newark justice-impacted youth. The NJ-STEP Community Relations Specialist will assist in all aspects of administering NJ-STEP as needed, including managing all clerical tasks, program communications, and supervision of staff, program interns/ field placements, and student employees
- Tracking all service delivery and generates formative reports as needed
- Reporting program updates, needs, student issues, and concerns to the Director of Transitions
- Position requires a solid understanding of, and investment in, the mission of the NJ-STEP, which assists previously incarcerated individuals in earning college degrees
FLSA Exempt
Grade 06
Salary Details
Minimum Salary 82166.000
Mid Range Salary 104002.000
Maximum Salary 125837.000
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.
Benefits
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.
Union Description Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
- Requires a master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Education, Social Work, Criminal Justice or related field.
- Minimum of three years’ experience in the candidate’s chosen field and at least three years of experience in program management and/or evaluation.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Must have excellent communication, writing skills, and organizational skills.
- Ability to evaluate effectiveness of components of the existing program and adjust as appropriate.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Must have access to transportation for regular travel throughout the state, including to remote locations.
- Experience with opportunity programs, New Jersey State Department of Corrections, prisons, incarcerated populations or reentry populations preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Some teaching experience or academic support experience at the secondary and college level is preferred.
- Preference may be given to candidates whose background is similar to the target population, or individuals with other experience or direct knowledge of incarceration and reentry processes.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- May need to carry 30lbs up to 100 ft.
Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Number 26ST2000
Posting Open Date 10/20/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers University-Newark
Home Location Campus Rutgers University-Newark
City Newark
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.
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
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- 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 three years of experience in program management and/or evaluation?
- Yes
- No
- Have you been in your current position for 6 months?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- List of Professional References (contact Info)
Optional Documents
Position Details
Recruitment/Posting Title NJ-STEP Community Relations Specialist
Job Category Staff & Executive - Student Affairs and Services
Department NJ Step
Overview
The New Jersey Scholarship and Transformative Education (NJ-STEP) Consortium is an association of higher educational institutions that work in partnership with the NJ Department of Corrections and the State Parole to provide comprehensive college degree programming for students while incarcerated and to assist in their transition to college life and further degree work upon release. Under the office of the Chancellor, NJ-STEP serves a statewide population of people enrolled in college while in prison, on parole, and post-incarceration. NJ-STEP operates at each Rutgers campus, in 5 separate prisons, and a variety of residential reentry programs and partner college campuses across the state.
Posting Summary
Rutgers University- Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise is seeking a NJ-STEP Community Relation Specialist. Reporting directly to the Transitions Director, this position is responsible for and not limited to the following.
This position is responsible for and not limited to the following:
- Recruiting, training and supervising a Junior Completion Counselor who will provide ongoing tracking and support of released and matriculating NJ-STEP students statewide; this includes assessing student needs during pre-release assessments and develop appropriate programmatic responses for post-release
- Serving as the NJ-STEP representative and ambassador for all community relations initiatives, including those related to on-and off-campus student support services, internship and employment opportunities, and other activities and initiatives that promote social and economic mobility for NJ-STEP students and alumni
- Building and mapping connections with current and potential community partners
- Attending appropriate community program meetings and events on behalf of the NJ-STEP program
- Expected to initiate contact and develop relationships with community college personnel, partnered 4-year colleges, DOC/halfway house facility staff, and community agencies and organizations to develop partnerships and processes that enable NJ-STEP students transitioning into the community to continue and complete college degree work and participate in leadership opportunities to increase their professional skills and abilities
- Serving as a liaison for University-led youth outreach initiatives and interventions for local Newark justice-impacted youth. The NJ-STEP Community Relations Specialist will assist in all aspects of administering NJ-STEP as needed, including managing all clerical tasks, program communications, and supervision of staff, program interns/ field placements, and student employees
- Tracking all service delivery and generates formative reports as needed
- Reporting program updates, needs, student issues, and concerns to the Director of Transitions
- Position requires a solid understanding of, and investment in, the mission of the NJ-STEP, which assists previously incarcerated individuals in earning college degrees
FLSA Exempt
Grade 06
Salary Details
Minimum Salary 82166.000
Mid Range Salary 104002.000
Maximum Salary 125837.000
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.
Benefits
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.
Union Description Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
- Requires a master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Education, Social Work, Criminal Justice or related field.
- Minimum of three years’ experience in the candidate’s chosen field and at least three years of experience in program management and/or evaluation.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Must have excellent communication, writing skills, and organizational skills.
- Ability to evaluate effectiveness of components of the existing program and adjust as appropriate.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Must have access to transportation for regular travel throughout the state, including to remote locations.
- Experience with opportunity programs, New Jersey State Department of Corrections, prisons, incarcerated populations or reentry populations preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Some teaching experience or academic support experience at the secondary and college level is preferred.
- Preference may be given to candidates whose background is similar to the target population, or individuals with other experience or direct knowledge of incarceration and reentry processes.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- May need to carry 30lbs up to 100 ft.
Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Number 26ST2000
Posting Open Date 10/20/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers University-Newark
Home Location Campus Rutgers University-Newark
City Newark
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.
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
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- 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 three years of experience in program management and/or evaluation?
- Yes
- No
- Have you been in your current position for 6 months?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- List of Professional References (contact Info)
Optional Documents
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Community Relations Specialist
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Community Relations Specialist roles qualify as specialty occupations when tied to a specific field like communications, public affairs, or sociology. Pull your O*NET profile and match your degree title to the listed knowledge requirements before your employer drafts the I-129.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must certify your wage meets DOL standards for your worksite location. Run your SOC code and zip code through the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the Level I through IV range that applies to your seniority before negotiations close.
Target employers with LCA filing history in your field
Find Community Relations Specialist roles at employers who've already navigated H-1B visa sponsorship by searching Migrate Mate, which lists U.S. employers with verified LCA filing history searchable by role and city, cutting out sponsors who've never filed before.
Clarify worksite locations before the LCA is filed
If your role involves community outreach across multiple offices or client sites, each distinct worksite address needs its own certified LCA. Confirm all expected work locations with your employer before DOL certification so amendments don't delay your start date.
Document community impact work with hard outputs
USCIS adjudicators look for evidence the role demands specialized judgment, not general coordination. Compile reports, campaign outcome data, stakeholder briefings, or program assessments you've produced to demonstrate the degree-level complexity of your previous community relations work.
Understand the cap and your timing options
H-1B is subject to an annual cap, and the selection rules have changed recently. If you're on OPT, your cap-gap protection and your employer's petition timeline must align. Confirm your OPT end date and petition filing window with your employer before an offer is signed.
H-1B Visa Community Relations Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Community Relations Specialist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as communications, public relations, public affairs, or social sciences. Employers strengthen the petition by writing job duties that require specialized knowledge, like developing stakeholder engagement strategies or analyzing community needs data, rather than general coordination tasks.
What documents should I prepare before my employer files the H-1B petition?
Gather your official degree transcripts, any credential evaluations if your degree is from outside the U.S., and writing samples or program reports that demonstrate the specialized nature of your work. USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence on specialty occupation, so a strong evidentiary package upfront reduces that risk significantly.
How do I find Community Relations Specialist employers who actually sponsor H-1B visas?
Many employers in this space haven't built an H-1B sponsorship process, which makes employer selection critical. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA filing history by role and location, so you can focus your applications on organizations that have already filed for similar positions rather than introducing the process from scratch.
Can my employer file one LCA if I'll be working across multiple community locations?
No. Each distinct worksite address requires its own certified LCA from DOL. If your role involves outreach across different office locations, community centers, or client sites, your employer needs to file separate LCAs before you work at each location. Short-term placements under specific DOL rules may apply, but verify this with your employer before accepting multi-site arrangements.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer ends the community relations program I was hired for?
H-1B status is tied to your sponsoring employer and your approved petition. If the role ends, your status ends with it. You have a 60-day grace period to find a new H-1B sponsor, change to another valid status, or depart the U.S. USCIS grants this grace period once per authorized validity period, so acting quickly on a new petition or status change is essential.