Youth Development Specialist (Multiple Vacancies)

About the role

The Center for PreCollege Programs administers precollege and pipeline programs designed to educate, inspire, and prepare students for success in secondary and post‑secondary education while promoting a college‑going culture. The TriO Programs East Orange (TSE), Orange (TSON), and Newark (UB) school districts seek dynamic, culturally responsive, human‑centered Youth Development Specialists to guide early college and career readiness preparation and adaptive school‑based and Saturday programming for 6th–12th grade students. This position is contingent upon the continuation of grant funding.

Responsibilities

• Designs and facilitates student learning opportunities through college and career readiness, college exposure, service learning, financial literacy, civic engagement, STEM instruction, enrichment excursions, etc.
• Co‑leads high‑quality student mentoring experiences, engaging students in inquiry, goal setting, and problem‑solving, and fostering and building appropriate relationships of trust.
• Tracks data input of program activities for grant compliance.
• Assists the Program Coordinators with case management files.
• Prepares and provides recruitment presentations for students and families.
• Prepares and provides summary report information as requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Up to two years of relevant experience in an administrative function.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Occasional lifting and transportation of classroom supplies (up to 20 lbs).
• Access to an appropriate workspace with a laptop and internet to facilitate virtual workshops and small group sessions.
• Reliable means of transportation to school sites.
• General office equipment proficiency.

Preferred qualifications

• Knowledge of social and emotional competencies.
• Experience conducting small group and/or one‑on‑one sessions with middle and high school students to provide mentoring and support.
• Background in youth development, social work, psychology, urban education, and/or sociology.

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

$20.00 – $25.00 per hour. The final salary offer may be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, experience, expertise, availability of department or grant funds, market benchmarks, and internal equity.

Schedule

• Part‑time (19.75 hours per week)
• Day shift
• Fully on‑site work arrangement
• Staff – 12 month appointment
• FLSA: Nonexempt

Posting number: 26TM0378 | Department: Precollege Programs Center | Campus: Rutgers University–Newark, Newark, NJ