Overview |
The School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) is the largest academic unit at Rutgers University and the center of the undergraduate experience on the Rutgers–New Brunswick campus and is comprised of 41 academic departments spanning the liberal arts.
SAS offers more than 100 majors and minors across the life sciences, humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and mathematical and physical sciences with research centers and institutes across the school. With a diverse student body of more than 20,000 students, SAS has a membership of over 1,700 faculty members, more than 500 administrative staff, and 200,000 living alumni.
SAS delivers a wide array of services in support of the teaching, research, and the mission and goals of Rutgers University.
The School of Arts and Sciences promotes anti-racist, inclusive, equity-enhancing ideas and practices both inside and outside of the classroom for our community of educators, staff, and students. This includes a diverse set of voices and experiences. All individuals no matter their race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, nationality, history, sexual orientation, religious practices, or socio-economic status are valued and respected. The School of Arts and Sciences is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to and support the diversity and excellence of the organization. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further our commitment to these values. |
Posting Summary |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Developmental Specialist for the Office for Diversity and Academic Success in the Sciences (ODASIS) within the School of Arts & Sciences. Under the direction of the Associate Director, this position is responsible for developing, managing, and maintaining standards for the curriculum implemented with all Organic Chemistry and Upper level science students enrolled in the (ODASIS).
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Develops programs and implementing strategies to increase the retention of students within the ODASIS department.
- Coordinates and tracks the supplemental instruction and study group and/or hall programs within ODASIS.
- Hires, trains, and supervises staff.
- Provides counseling and academic advising activities that services the special needs of the underrepresented students and/or minority students enrolled in ODASIS programs.
- Assists the Associate Director with the recruitment, implementation and monitoring of the MCAT and GRE credit-bearing preparatory programs.
- Develops and implements funding strategies to include soliciting support from corporations, foundations, and other sources that will provide equipment and resources, or financial support not available from the University and/or writing grant proposals and evaluating existing programs.
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