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Rutgers University

Director, Academic Development and Student Affairs

🇺🇸 Newark, NJ

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $132K - $187K

💻 Project Management

🗓️ July 4th, 2025

MCAT

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Director, Academic Development and Student Affairs. The director will conduct diagnostic interviews, provide academic counseling, develop study skill strategies, and support medical school students through individual consultation and organized programs. This role involves collaboration with student affairs, managing retention data, and enhancing faculty capabilities to support student academic needs.

Highlights
  • Conduct diagnostic interviews and provide counseling/advisement on learning, test-taking strategies, time management, and exam preparation.
  • Plan and teach group sessions during orientation and board review activities.
  • Review educational content, and collaborate with the Office of Student Affairs to track student progress and intervene when needed.
  • Develop and implement curricula to promote psychological health and well-being of medical students.
  • Serve as Director of the Collaborative Approach to Learning Medicine (CALM) Program, coordinating with student tutors.
  • Counsel students on leaves of absence and coordinate their return to active status.
  • Work closely with academic departments and course coordinators to ensure curriculum relevance and compliance with accreditation standards.
  • PhD in educational or cognitive psychology with specialization in learning and remediation required; experience with adult learners and medical education preferred.
  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is necessary.
  • Salary range is $131,528 - $186,655 with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, retirement plans, and educational benefits.