Student Counselor (Academic Advisor & Student Success Counselor)

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Student Counselor (Academic Advisor & Student Success Counselor)
Job Category	URA-AFT Administrative
Department	Mason Gross Sch Arts-Deans Ofc
Overview	Mason Gross School of the Arts is a vibrant community of artists and scholars committed to pursuing excellence, innovation, and inclusivity. Its mission is to create socially relevant art, foster diverse programming and curricula, cultivate community partnerships, and advance the arts through teaching, creative activity, advocacy, and research that contributes to the public good. Comprising 1200 undergraduate and graduate students across programs in music, theater, dance, filmmaking, and art & design, Mason Gross is housed within Rutgers–New Brunswick, a premier Big Ten research university that serves some 50,000 students and is the flagship campus of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The nation’s eighth oldest institution of higher learning, Rutgers reflects the diversity of New Jersey, which is one of the most diverse states in the nation. The Rutgers–New Brunswick campus is located less than an hour by train or car to New York City and the beautiful beaches of the Jersey Shore and is just over an hour to Philadelphia.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Student Counselor (Academic Advisor & Student Success Counselor) for the Mason Gross School of the Arts. This position reports to Assistant Dean for Advising and Student Success within the Office of Student Success and works in close coordination with the leadership of the Art & Design and Filmmaking programs Among the key duties of the position are the following: Serves as the primary advisor for students pursuing Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Visual Art, Design, and Filmmaking, as well as declared minors in these areas. Provides holistic support to students throughout their degree programs, offering counseling to ensure accurate and timely course registration and scheduling, academic success, personal wellness, career exploration, and related matters, and connecting students to such university resources as the Office of Financial Aid; Counseling, Alcohol and Other Drug Assistance Program & Psychiatric Services (CAPS); and the New Brunswick Dean of Students Office. Works in close collaboration with the Assistant Dean for Advising and Student Success and with Advisors across Mason Gross to provide career advising and professional development opportunities to students. Reviews and evaluates students’ records to assist with course selection and planning, consideration of routes to academic and artistic success, and preparation for students’ post-graduate careers. Develops detailed, timely graduation plans that empower students to set goals and achieve success and to develop skills as leaders and contributors to their academic and artistic communities, culminating in students’ on-time graduation and preparation for future careers and educational paths.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	05
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	63518.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	79089.000
Annual Maximum Salary	94659.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	URA-AFT Administrative
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview .
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a related artistic discipline. Two (2) years of relevant, post-graduate experience in higher education academic counseling/advisement; or equivalent experience that demonstrates knowledge of student advising and counseling.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Experience working with a diverse cohort of students, including first-generation college students, students with disabilities, and international students. Strong interpersonal skills and highly developed oral and written communication skills; electronic and digital skills sufficient to engage with students in a virtual environment. The ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively with all levels of employees across the organization. The ability to empathize, demonstrate patience, assist students facing sensitive personal issues, and defuse potentially contentious situations. The ability to work with or quickly learn student information databases and systems.
Preferred Qualifications	Master’s degree in higher education affairs. Advanced understanding of and experience in the visual arts and/or filmmaking.
Equipment Utilized	Microsoft Office 365 suite. IMS,. Canvas. Sakai. WebNow. lmageNow,. MyAdvisor. Degree Navigator.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	May be asked to work in offices located on multiple campuses, and must be willing and able to travel among the four New Brunswick/Piscataway campuses. Must be able to work at occasional evening and/or weekend programs and activities.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST1202
Posting Open Date	05/24/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
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