Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Mayor's Leadership Academy FY26 |
| Department |
Academic Foundation Center (AFC) |
| Salary Details |
Minimum of $1600 |
| 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 offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:
- 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
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discounts programs
For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit:
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview. |
| Posting Summary |
The Mayors Leadership Academy Guaranteed Education Program (
GEP), is a partnership between Rutgers University Newark and NewarkWORKS, designed to enhance the skills, productivity, and employability of selected participants while facilitating the completion of a bachelor's degree for those individuals attending Rutgers University - Newark (RU-N).
A critical component for each
GEP participant is being mentored for two years by a full-time RU-N faculty or staff member. The
GEP Mentor will mentor up to 7
GEP freshmen/participants throughout the 2025-26 academic year and may be re-appointed for a second year.
Key duties include:
Meet one-on-one with each
GEP participant weekly.
* Support
GEP participants on campus, motivate them towards graduation, and connect them to campus resources.
* Stay in touch with the representatives/liaisons at NewarkWORKS to provide updates on
GEP participant's progress and challenges (approximately once a month).
* Stay in touch with NewarkWORKS Liaison, regarding
GEP students who may need additional support services. Meet bi-weekly as a group
GEP Mentees.
* Lead 90-minute cohort group meetings bi-weekly to provide opportunities for
GEP mentees to support one another as they transition to life on campus. Topics for the weekly group meetings are created in consultation with current
GEP mentors and the P&E unit of the Academic Foundations Center (
AFC) at RU-N.
* Ongoing Check-Ins with NewarkWORKS and P&E.
* First Year Mentors - Weekly check In with P&E to support mentors (weekly for first six weeks, check-ins become bi-weekly afterward).
* Second-Year Mentors: Initial check in at the launch of the semester following the first add/drop period (first three weeks) with check ins once every 3 to 4 weeks through the remainder of the semester. Office hours will be available regularly as well.
* Attend an Annual Kick-Off campus event scheduled, hosted, and facilitated by the RU-N and NewarkWORKS to bring together all
GEP participants. Attendance is mandatory for First- and Second- year participants.
* The
GEP Mentor is also required to attend trainings carried out by Rutgers University Newark as needed.
Please visit our website for the description of the programs:
https://afc.newark.rutgers.edu/
All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. |
| Position Status |
Part Time |
| Posting Number |
25FA0744 |
| Posting Open Date |
08/04/2025 |
| Posting Close Date |
08/15/2025 |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
Full-time Rutgers University-Newark Faculty or senior-level Administrators who have previous teaching and/or working experience with first-generation students, especially from Newark or Greater Newark.
Must have a Bachelor's degree. Master's degree or Ph.D. strongly preferred. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills a must. |
| Certifications/Licenses |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
Full-time Rutgers University-Newark Faculty or senior-level Administrator who are well acquainted with the range of resources available to students at RU-N, who are knowledgeable about RU-N's undergraduate curricula, who can use their comprehensive institutional knowledge to help incoming freshmen succeed. |
| Preferred Qualifications |
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| Equipment Utilized |
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
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| Overview |
The mission of The Mayor's Leadership Academy Guaranteed Education Program (
GEP) is to empower intentionally selected Newark youth through college acceptance and wrap around services, to complete a 4-year bachelor's degree at Rutgers
University - Newark.
GEP provides participants with full scholarships to RU-N and works with RU-N to collaboratively develop services, programming, and connections to resources, that position
GEP participants for academic success and degree completion |
| Statement |
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Posting Details
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Quick Link to Posting |
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/257375 |
| Campus |
Rutgers University-Newark |
| Home Location Campus |
Rutgers University-Newark |
| City |
Newark |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements
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. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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