Academic Advisor/ Student Engagement Coordinator

🇺🇸 Newark, NJ 🕑 Temporary 💰 $20 - $40 per Hour 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ April 10th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring an Academic Advisor/Student Engagement Coordinator. The role involves developing and implementing recruitment plans, advising a caseload of new and transfer students on academic progress and career development, coordinating initiatives for transfer students, and supporting school-wide events to foster a welcoming environment.

Highlights

Develop and implement comprehensive recruitment plans targeting special student populations.
Advise approximately 275 students on academic progress and career development.
Coordinate and facilitate initiatives including workshops, transcript evaluations, and outreach for transfer students.
Maintain current and accurate content for degree audit programs, transfer services websites, and recruitment materials.
Support and assist with various school-wide events such as open houses, admitted student days, and commencement.
Utilize software such as Microsoft Office, Oracle, Webex/Zoom, EAB, Box, Canvas, MyAdvisor, and Degree Navigator.
Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience plus two years of relevant administrative experience.
Must have good communication, interpersonal, and computer literacy skills along with a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Salary ranges from $20 to $40 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.
Responsibilities include lifting up to 25 pounds and traveling to off-campus recruitment venues.