Student Engagement Coordinator Jobs in New Jersey

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.

TRiO Student Support Services (SSS) is a federal grant-funded program which serves low-income, first-generation college students, and students with a documented disability. The SSS program is charged to serve, engage, retain, and graduate participants. This program provides individual and group tutoring via professional and peer tutors (both directly and in partnership with the Rutgers-Camden Leaming Center). In addition, TRiO SSS provides a structured first-year transition program for new participants (first-years and transfers), holistic advice, support, and coaching, financial literacy, educational workshops, graduate school and career counseling, and grant aid. Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of TRiO Student Support Services (SSS), the Student Counselor (SC) provides direct academic and holistic student support services to a caseload of undergraduates in the TRiO SSS Program. The Student Counselor monitors the success of TRiO SSS students and tracks their progress toward degree completion. They develop, implement, and participate in programs and initiatives designed to support the success of TRiO SSS students.

Collaboration with faculty and staff campus partners (e.g. Center for Leaming and Student Success, academic advising offices, Financial Aid, Career Center, Leaming Center, Disability Services, and other student affairs offices) on behalf of TRiO SSS students and in support of student success programming is an integral part of the Student Counselor responsibilities.

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

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:

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.

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

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