Student Counselor (Multiple Vacancies)

About the role

Rutgers Business School–Newark and New Brunswick (RBS) is the second largest school at Rutgers, with more than 10,000 students in undergraduate and graduate programs across campuses in Newark and New Brunswick. Academic programs span accounting, finance, data management, entrepreneurship, marketing, and supply chain management. Graduate offerings include Executive MBA, MBA, and specialty master’s programs in quantitative finance, digital marketing, and supply chain analytics. RBS also provides lifelong learning through Executive Education and Stackable Business Innovation Programs. The community reflects diverse cultures and perspectives, guided by the “4 R’s” brand: Resilience, Resourcefulness, Responsibility, and Reinvention. Faculty blend distinguished scholarship with corporate experience, and an alumni network of 50,000+ spans the globe. Research centers drive social impact by supporting diverse entrepreneurs, advancing gender equity, and advocating for corporate action on climate and health equity.

The Student Counselor supports students within RBS’s undergraduate programs in New Brunswick, reporting to the Assistant Dean of the New Brunswick Undergraduate Program. Occasional evenings and weekends are required, and travel among regional campuses may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure students are aware of and follow Rutgers Business School–New Brunswick undergraduate policies and procedures.
• Develop liaison relationships with RBS faculty and staff, as well as other University departments and services.
• Conduct academic evaluations twice a year.
• Collaborate with Assistant Deans to develop and implement innovative programs for RBS events such as Open House, APA/Star processes, new student orientation, major fairs, and similar events.
• Maintain student records.
• Advise dismissed students about opportunities outside Rutgers Business School.
• Record all interactions with students.
• Advise a caseload of students from admission through graduation.
• Provide advisement on courses needed to complete degree requirements, monitor academic progress in the RBS curriculum, and refer students to support services for financial or personal issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of related experience in higher education.
• Ability to multitask and handle a diverse range of responsibilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent team, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Computer knowledge and skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to relate and interact with college students.
• Availability to work evenings and occasional weekends.
• Strong problem‑solving and prioritizing skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and interruptions daily.
• Ability to work with faculty and staff at all levels within the university.

Preferred qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Familiarity with Rutgers computing programs including IMS and Degree Navigator.
• Experience with student services.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs.
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options.
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable).
• Life insurance coverage.
• Employee discount programs.

Pay

FLSA Exempt, Grade 05. Salary range: minimum $68,278.48, mid‑range $84,393.98, maximum $100,509.48. Final offer determined by qualifications, experience, expertise, department/grant funding, market benchmarks, and internal equity.

Schedule

Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week. Standard daily work shift. Consistent with Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or applicable collective negotiations agreements, the position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement (subject to approval in the FlexWork@RU system; flexible arrangements are not permanent and may change). Occasional evenings and weekends required.

Location

Rutgers University–New Brunswick, Livingston Campus, Piscataway, NJ. Travel among regional campuses may be required.

Physical demands & work environment

Work is performed primarily on a computer. Travel among regional campuses may be required.