SENIOR EOF COUNSELOR
Rutgers University, Newark, NJ, United States
Overview
The AFC and its myriad programs provide academic opportunities, resources, leadership development and other support initiatives for first‑generation, low‑income, college‑bound scholars to achieve success through education. As the first Rutgers‑Newark special program established to identify talent beyond traditional measures and then recruit, retain and graduate talented young people from the greater Newark area, AFC remains a jewel in the crown of Rutgers‑Newark, serving nearly 1,500 undergraduate students annually.
Rutgers University‑Newark, an urban public research university and anchor institution located in Newark, New Jersey, is seeking a Senior EOF Counselor. The position reports to the Assistant Dean/Assistant Director of Counseling Services in the Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) program.
Responsibilities
Assists in the programmatic development and implementation of the EOF Program, assuring successful levels of academic achievement and graduation for an assigned caseload of Rutgers‑Newark undergraduate students.
Provides orientation to campus culture as well as academic, career, financial aid, and personal counseling.
Serves as liaison and maintains contact with faculty, school academic advisors, residence life, student life, financial aid, student accounting, registrar’s office, admissions office, the Learning Resource and Writing Centers, and other internal and external special programs.
Develops, initiates, and administers special projects and services for the summer program’s academic component and specified EOF populations to promote leadership, holistic growth, and achievement.
Conducts outreach on behalf of EOF students with outside community constituents, agencies, and schools.
Teaches a credit‑bearing course during the summer bridge program and during the academic year, focusing on strategies for academic success.
Qualifications
Minimum education and experience:
Master’s degree, preferably in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
Two years’ experience working with students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Expert knowledge of non‑traditional college students and the ability to implement academic support and affective support.
Experience developing and conducting academic support workshops, with strong writing, analytical, and presentation skills.
Willingness to work with diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to assess program participants per the EOF program’s requirements.
Preferred qualifications: None specified.
Benefits
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.
Salary range: $76,820–$112,439, depending on qualifications, experience, and available department or grant funds.
Work Arrangement
The position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement under Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, which is part of a pilot program effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Continuation is not guaranteed beyond that date. Approval is required via the FlexWork@RU Application System.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Rutgers University is an equal‑access/equal‑opportunity institution. The university offers opportunity to all applicants regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, military service, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other category protected by law.
Posting Information
Posting Number: 26ST0879
Posting Open Date: 04/28/2026
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The AFC and its myriad programs provide academic opportunities, resources, leadership development and other support initiatives for first‑generation, low‑income, college‑bound scholars to achieve success through education. As the first Rutgers‑Newark special program established to identify talent beyond traditional measures and then recruit, retain and graduate talented young people from the greater Newark area, AFC remains a jewel in the crown of Rutgers‑Newark, serving nearly 1,500 undergraduate students annually.
Rutgers University‑Newark, an urban public research university and anchor institution located in Newark, New Jersey, is seeking a Senior EOF Counselor. The position reports to the Assistant Dean/Assistant Director of Counseling Services in the Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) program.
Responsibilities
Assists in the programmatic development and implementation of the EOF Program, assuring successful levels of academic achievement and graduation for an assigned caseload of Rutgers‑Newark undergraduate students.
Provides orientation to campus culture as well as academic, career, financial aid, and personal counseling.
Serves as liaison and maintains contact with faculty, school academic advisors, residence life, student life, financial aid, student accounting, registrar’s office, admissions office, the Learning Resource and Writing Centers, and other internal and external special programs.
Develops, initiates, and administers special projects and services for the summer program’s academic component and specified EOF populations to promote leadership, holistic growth, and achievement.
Conducts outreach on behalf of EOF students with outside community constituents, agencies, and schools.
Teaches a credit‑bearing course during the summer bridge program and during the academic year, focusing on strategies for academic success.
Qualifications
Minimum education and experience:
Master’s degree, preferably in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
Two years’ experience working with students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Expert knowledge of non‑traditional college students and the ability to implement academic support and affective support.
Experience developing and conducting academic support workshops, with strong writing, analytical, and presentation skills.
Willingness to work with diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to assess program participants per the EOF program’s requirements.
Preferred qualifications: None specified.
Benefits
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.
Salary range: $76,820–$112,439, depending on qualifications, experience, and available department or grant funds.
Work Arrangement
The position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement under Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, which is part of a pilot program effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Continuation is not guaranteed beyond that date. Approval is required via the FlexWork@RU Application System.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Rutgers University is an equal‑access/equal‑opportunity institution. The university offers opportunity to all applicants regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, military service, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other category protected by law.
Posting Information
Posting Number: 26ST0879
Posting Open Date: 04/28/2026
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