Program Support Specialist (Student Counselor)

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Newark, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $62K - $87K 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ March 30th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Program Support Specialist (Student Counselor). This role provides academic, financial, career advisement, and personal counseling to students while supporting the Office of Enrollment Management by coordinating seminars and monitoring student progress. The specialist also assists in tutor supervision, outreach activities, and manages student success resources and deadlines.

Highlights

Provide individual and group counseling on academic, career, financial, and personal issues.
Assist with data collection and reporting related to student recruitment and retention.
Monitor academic progress using monthly progress reports and document counseling sessions.
Coordinate tutor recruitment, supervise tutoring sessions, and assess student academic performance.
Inform students about important deadlines including FAFSA, registration, and graduation.
Support organization of student success workshops and update online resources like the Student Success webpage and CANVAS Shells.
Required proficiency in computer applications relevant to the department.
Master’s degree in Counseling, Student Personnel Services, or related field with a minimum of two years administrative experience; five years preferred.
Experience with disadvantaged students, student recruitment, and financial aid is desirable.
Salary range from $61,512 to $87,239 annually, with a full-time 37.5-hour workweek and benefits package.