Cooperman Mentor FY27

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Cooperman Mentor FY27 Department Academic Foundations Center Salary Details Minimum of $1600 Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidates 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 universitys 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 Cooperman College Scholars Program (CCS Program), based in Newark, promotes college completion of underserved, but high achieving students attending Rutgers University-Newark.

One critical component for each Cooperman College freshmen is being mentored for two years by a full-time RU-N faculty or staff member.

The Cooperman Mentor will mentor up to 10 CCS freshmen throughout the 2026-2027 academic year and may be re-appointed for a second year.

Key duties include:

Meet one-on-one with each Scholar bi-weekly.

• Support Scholars on campus, motivate them towards graduation, and connect them to campus resources.
• Stay in touch with the Cooperman College Scholars Director of College Success to update Cooperman on Scholars progress and challenges (approximately once a month).
• Stay in touch with RU-Ns Cooperman Liaison, regarding CCS students who may need additional support services.
• Meet Weekly as a group with your CCS Mentees.
• Lead 90 minute cohort group meetings weekly to provide opportunities for Scholars to support one another as they transition to life on campus. Topics for the Weekly Group Meetings are created in consultation with other current RU-N Cooperman Mentors.
• Ongoing Check-Ins with Associate Director of College Success.
• First Year Mentors Weekly check-ins with Cooperman College Scholars 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, 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 College to bring together all Cooperman College Scholars. Attendance is mandatory for First and Second-year Scholars.

The Cooperman Mentor is also required to attend a two day training carried out by Cooperman College Scholars Program in Newark in August 2026.

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 26FA0473 Posting Open Date 05/11/2026 Posting Close Date 07/01/2026

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 Bachelors degree. Masters degree or Ph.D. strongly preferred. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills a must.

Certifications/Licenses 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-Ns undergraduate curricula, who can use their comprehensive institutional knowledge to help incoming Cooperman College Scholar freshmen succeed.

Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview

The mission of Cooperman College Scholars is to help highly motivated, academically talented, under-represented students thrive in college. CCS places students in challenging, well-matched environments with solid support systems, and eliminate the pressures of insufficient financial aid which can negatively affect student retention and graduation. Selected Scholars participate in a three-week, pre-college program after 11th grade, taking courses with college faculty and living on campus. During senior year, Scholars have access to support for college admissions and the financial-aid process. Financial literacy education regarding college costs, loans, and scholarships is also be available to students and their families. Scholar support continues throughout college through participation in a cohort-based mentoring model facilitated by college faculty and student peers." (from the CoopermanScholars.org website.)

Statement

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/274666 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 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 candidates offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents