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Assistant Dean and Assistant Director

Rutgers University

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United States, New Jersey, Newark

Feb 10, 2026

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Assistant Dean and Assistant Director
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Academic Affairs
Department	Academic Foundations Center
Overview	The AFC and its myriad programs provide academic opportunities, resources, leadership development and other support initiatives for first generation-low income college bound scholars to achieve success through education. As the first Rutgers-Newark special program established to identify talent beyond traditional measures and then recruit, retain and graduate talented young people from the greater Newark area, AFC remains a jewel in the crown of Rutgers- Newark, serving nearly 1500 undergraduate students annually.
Posting Summary	Rutgers University - Newark, an urban public research anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise, is seeking an Assistant Dean/Assistant Director for the Educational Opportunity Fund Program ( EOF) located within the Academic Foundations Center ( AFC) and which will report to the Assistant Dean/ Associate Director. The Assistant Dean has responsibility and oversight for the counseling unit within the Educational Opportunity Fund ( EOF) Program. At the heart of the EOF program is a strong academic and social counseling component which serves as a critical anchor to students' intellectual exploration and development. The Assistant Dean's duties include but are not limited to: Overseeing unit meetings, workshops, mentoring, tutoring, and special initiatives Evaluating and assessing student needs Monitoring program activities and initiatives with service deliverables Developing, implementing, and evaluating policies and procedures for the unit and coordinating retention initiatives Overseeing the EOF grant payment, roster, internal database, and ensure reconciliation with the various systems/databases. Manages the counseling component of the EOF Summer Institute, a five-week summer bridge program serving approx. 110 first-time first-year students. Additionally, developing and implementing the counseling and enrichment initiatives, as well as monitoring the students' progress through the summer. Assisting in the preparation of reports required by the university and state For more information please visit: https://myrun.newark.rutgers.edu/afc
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	06
Salary Details
Minimum Salary	82166.000
Mid Range Salary	104002.000
Maximum Salary	125837.000
Offer Information	The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits	Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: 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
Position Status	Full Time
Working Hours
Standard Hours	37.50
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu.
Union Description	Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	The Assistant Dean must have a master's degree in Education, Public Administration, Counseling, Student Development or a related field or commensurate experience. The Assistant Dean must have at least three years of responsible educational administrative, research, and training experience with demonstrated ability to perform the duties and accept the responsibilities presented in the aforementioned position description.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	The successful candidate must also demonstrate a knowledge of the unique needs of first-generation, low-income, and/or under-resourced students. S/he must have demonstrated excellent experience in the development and management of creative alternative programming; and strong communication and leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications	The Assistant Dean should have an understanding of the often unique life, psych/social, and family circumstances of urban students, more specifically, first-generation, low-income students. They should have a sensitivity to the challenges that disadvantaged students face and have to overcome.
Equipment Utilized	Beyond Microsoft Office suite (or similar) software, the Assistant Dean must be familiar with database and statistical software, social networking web applications, as well as, University, State, and Federal applications.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Light lifting may be required.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	26ST0248
Posting Open Date	02/10/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

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Immunization Requirements

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