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Youth Development Specialist- Talent Search Orange/Newark

Company

Rutgers University
Address , Newark, 07102
Employment type OTHER
Salary
Expires 2023-10-15
Posted at 8 months ago
Job Description

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title
Youth Development Specialist- Talent Search Orange/Newark

Posting Number
23TM0217

Department
Center for PreCollege Programs

Overview



The Center for PreCollege Programs administers pre-college and career readiness pipeline programs designed to educate, inspire, and prepare students to be future-focused and 21st century ready. Our commitment is to support students by providing opportunities to achieve and grow effectively. CPP serves more than 2,000 students and parents annually by facilitating various programs throughout Newark, East Orange, Orange, Irvington, and the greater Essex County area. The Center for PreCollege Programs houses our three TRIO programs of Talent Search (2) and Upward Bound, the Dual Enrollment Institute, the PreCollege Academy, the College Clubhouse, University-Assisted Partnerships, the Tutoring Spot, and the Rutgers Future Scholars Program, in addition to other STEM and special interest programs and collaborations.

Posting Summary
Rutgers University- Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise is seeking Youth Development Specialists. The Talent Search Orange & Newark (TSON) program seeks dynamic culturally responsive, human-centered Youth Development Specialists (YDS) to guide early college and career readiness preparation and adaptive school-based and Saturday programming for 6th-12th grade students.

The Center for PreCollege Programs administers precollege and pipeline programs designed to educate, inspire and prepare students to be successful in secondary and post-secondary education while promoting a college-going culture.

The Talent Search Orange & Newark (TSON) program is a federally grant-funded program that identifies and assists middle and high school students who have the potential to succeed in higher education.

This position is contingent upon the continuation of grant funding.

Position Status
Part Time

Hours Per Week
19.5

Daily Work Shift
Day

Work Arrangement
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

FLSA
Nonexempt

Position Salary
$20-25 per hour

Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment
Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
  • Requires up to two years relevant experience in an administrative function, good communication and interpersonal skills, and computer literacy.
  • Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications/Licenses

Preferred Qualifications
  • Applicants should have 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 preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Must complete the Protection of Minors Training and background check;
  • Experience working with students from urban areas, first-generation students, out-of-school time programming, facilitating college readiness seminars and/or social and emotional learning workshops for middle and high school students;
  • Must participate in staff training.
  • Applicants should also have experience conducting small group and/or one-on-one sessions with adolescents;

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment
  • Must have reliable means of transportation to school sites.
  • Role requires occasional lifting and transportation of classroom supplies;
  • Must have access to an appropriate workspace with laptop and internet to facilitate virtual workshops and small group sessions;

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Open Date
04/17/2023

Posting Close Date
08/31/2023

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers University-Newark

Home Location Campus
Rutgers University-Newark

City
Newark

State
NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to receive an updated (bivalent) vaccine dose. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.