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Rutgers University

Student Counselor II

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Camden, NJ

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $60K - $88K

💻 Other

🗓️ November 4th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University-Camden is hiring a Student Counselor II. The role involves providing academic support, skill-building, and mentoring services to undergraduate students unaffiliated with specific cohort groups. The counselor manages a student caseload, monitors degree progress, addresses academic and personal challenges, coordinates student orientation and retention programs, and collaborates with campus units to promote student success.

Highlights
  • Provide individual and group coaching, goal planning, and holistic support to undergraduate students.
  • Monitor students' academic progress and assist in overcoming barriers to completion.
  • Coordinate new student orientation, retention outreach, counseling, and summer transition programs.
  • Utilize appreciative advising, positive psychology, and other coaching models.
  • Collaborate with campus resources such as advising offices, Career Center, Financial Aid, and Wellness Center.
  • Required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent with three years advising/coaching experience; knowledge of student development theory and student support programs.
  • Preferred: Master's degree in education, counseling, social work, or related field; familiarity with emerging communication technologies and social media.
  • Technical skills include proficiency in MS Office, internet research, student information systems, EAB, and Qualtrics.
  • Starting salary range: approximately $59,893 to $87,925, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
  • Full-time position with standard 37.5-hour workweek; flexible hybrid work arrangements may be available under pilot program.