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Student Success Coordinator and SOAR Navigator (PSS4, FT Temporary), RISER Program

Apply now Job no: 500696
Work type: Temporary Full-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Professional

Student Success Coordinator and SOAR Navigator, Full-Time Temporary

SUMMARY:

The Rowan Integrated Support, Education, and Recover (RISER) program is seeking a candidate who serves the dual role of Student Success Coordinator and the Students Organized to Affirm Recovers (SOAR) Navigator.  Under the direction of the Academic Support Programs Director and situated within Academic Support Programs in the Division of Student Affairs, the successful candidate will engage with students who are missing classes, academic work, or generally struggling within the classroom to assess drinking and/or drug use impacting educational outcomes.  Students recommended for the SOAR Program will be provided with integrated peer recovery support, educational services, and a linkage to counseling leading to increased retention and academic re-engagement. 

This is a full-time temporary, grant-funded, in-person position. Staff may be eligible for one remote day per week, depending on departmental needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

  • Facilitate meetings for the Academic Improvement Program, Rowan’s academic recovery program for students on academic notice
  • Meet with academically at-risk students to assess unhealthy drinking, drug use, or other obstacles and refer to appropriate campus resources.
  • Assist with early intervention efforts for students identified through the Starfish retention software system.
  • Monitor student academic progress and provide early intervention including, linkage to psychological counseling services and substance use disorder (SUD) counseling at the Wellness Center
  • Communicate with students through various platforms including email, two-way text messaging, or other strategies.
  • Receive messages and phone calls from students through the SOAR text hotline.
  • Meet with students who have anonymously contacted the SOAR Program.
  • Contact students who indicate SUD may be listed as a concern on an early intervention assessment.
  • Provide peer recovery support to students including, motivating students to receive an assessment within the Wellness Center based on student readiness and need.
  • Develop education reintegration plans with students who have missed classes, assignments, and exams because of excessive drinking and substance use.
  • Promote effective time management, and organizational skills for the students integrated with peer support and self-care management.
  • Receive student referrals from the Wellness Center, and other on-campus sources, for students in need of educational navigation due to alcohol or substance use.
  • Participate in data collection for the RISER grant, which includes SOAR.
  • Serve as a member of the SOAR Collaborative and participate in continuous quality improvement meetings for the project.
  • Participate in professional development activities and trainings.
  • Create and conduct educational workshops.
  • Participate in orientations, open houses, and accepted student activities.
  • Collaborate with campus partners to provide alcohol and other drug education to students, faculty, and staff.
  • Engage in programming initiatives to provide substance free events.
  • Some nights and weekends may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS: Has familiarity with substance abuse disorder and the recovery process. Open-minded attitude toward all pathways to recovery including medication-assisted treatment, 12-step, harm reduction, counseling, and others.  Excellent teaching and mentoring skills with a passion for helping students.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in a biological, physical, or social science. Master’s Degree preferred.
  • One year of professional experience.
  • Mentoring or teaching experience with excellent communication and organizational skills are a plus.

As required by the State of New Jersey, must complete a criminal history check and have proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations.

SALARY & BENEFITS:

  • Range 18 ($53,277-$61,266)
  • For eligible employees, benefits include comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits, extensive accrued time off/paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents). 

  • For more detailed information, please visit: https://sites.rowan.edu/hr/benefits/  

NOTES:

  • Rowan University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diverse people and abilities. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

  • Only completed, online applications submitted will be considered.

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Rowan University is subject to the residency requirements of the NJ First Act (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any person hired to a non-exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey or have one (1) year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person hired to an exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York or have ninety (90) days from the date of employment to establish, then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York.

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Rowan University is committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and supporting regulations, Rowan does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates; this extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its supporting regulations may be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, or to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, Office of Student Equity & Compliance, Rowan University, Hawthorne Hall, Suite 312, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028, titleIXcoordinator@rowan.edu, 856-256-5440.

For information on the Title IX Sexual Harassment/Sexual Assault policy and grievance procedures, please click here. 

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Rowan is committed in assisting all members of our University community in providing for their safety and security.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available on the Rowan University Police Department (RUPD), Clery Act webpage here. 

The report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as crime prevention, RUPD authority/jurisdiction, crime reporting policies, fire safety, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security on all our campuses. The report also contains information about fire statistics in Rowan University on-campus student housing facilities and crime statistics for the three previous calendar years, including reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. This information is required by federal law, Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act or the "Clery Act" and is provided by the Rowan University Police Department.

 If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop by the RUPD Office, located at Bole Hall Annex, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (856) 256-4562 or email: cleryact@rowan.edu.