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First Year Student Advisor/Specialist (Part-time)

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Apr 11, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	First Year Student Advisor/Specialist (Part-time)
Posting Number	25TM0102
Department	Provost & EVC for Academic Affairs
Overview	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a part-time First Year Student Advisor/Specialist for the Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Supports in-person group advising sessions 2-4 times per week between mid-June and end of August during concurrent sessions of New Student Orientation (NSO). Supports our group virtual academic advising and registration initiatives for students unable to travel to campus for NSO. Helps students create balanced and appropriate full-time schedules for their first semester at Rutgers-New Brunswick to help students meet degree requirements, complete foundational courses in programs of interest, and explore their academic interests. Works under the guidance of the school-based Assistant Deans for First-Year Students and alongside school-based Assistant Deans and student counselors as they guide students through the process of registering for their Fall 2025 courses.
Position Status
Hours Per Week	15-30
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Nonexempt
Position Salary	$22.00/hourly
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.
Terms of Appointment	Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Qualifications	Knowledge of Rutgers degree requirements and university systems (Degree Navigator, Schedule of Classes, Canvas). Comfort with web-based meeting platforms, as well as Google and Microsoft Suites.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Must be comfortable using computers (advising and registration takes place virtually or in a campus computer lab). Part-time advisors do not need prior familiarity with Rutgers degree requirements but must be interested in supporting new first-year students as they begin their college career, be willing to engage in reflective conversations with students about their academic interests and goals and be able to help students make connections between those interests and academic opportunities at the University. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in the field of academic advising and welcome students into the Rutgers community.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions	Mandatory training will take place in June and July via Zoom and in-person.

Posting Details

Posting Open Date	03/11/2025
Posting Close Date	04/19/2025
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

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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.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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 value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement