Salary: See Position Description
Location : Ramapo College, Main Campus - Mahwah NJ
Job Type: Graduate Assistant
Job Number: 202300292
Core: Teaching & Learning Core
Department: SSHS
Opening Date: 07/07/2025
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NA

Description
Ramapo College of New Jersey (RCNJ) develops ethical leaders who serve as change agents across all sectors. The College's unique interdisciplinary academic structure, its liberal arts core, its size (approximately 5,500 students), and its setting in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains on the New Jersey/New York border provide an optimal environment for individualized, student-centered learning and leadership development. RCNJ's designation as "New Jersey's Public Liberal Arts College" by the State legislature is the foundation from which the College's commitment to an accessible and transformative undergraduate and graduate education is realized.
Established in 1969, CondeNast Traveler named Ramapo one of the 50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America. The barrier-free campus occupies 300 acres and is home to 42 bachelor's degree programs spanning the arts, business, data science, humanities, education, nursing, social work, social sciences, and the sciences. Ramapo College boasts an average student/faculty ratio of 16:1 and an average class size of 21; affording students the opportunity to develop close ties to the College's exceptional faculty. In addition, the College offers graduate programs leading to master's degrees in Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Contemporary Instructional Design, Computer Science, Creative Music Technology, Data Science, Educational Leadership, Nursing, Social Work, and Special Education, as well as a Doctor of Nursing Practice. Every degree program is designed and delivered through the collaborative and interdisciplinary efforts of student-centered faculty scholars and staff who are committed to serving the public good through the delivery of an academically rigorous, inclusive, and a transformative collegiate experience. Ramapo is ranked #1 among New Jersey public institutions by College Choice and is recognized as the State's top college on the list of Best Disability Schools by Great Value Colleges. Further commendations include designation as a "Military Friendly College" in Victory Media's Guide to Military Friendly Schools, and as a leading college by U.S. News & World Report, Kiplinger's, Princeton Review, and Money Magazine, among others.

Introduction:

The social work program has approximately 330 students. The social work program is accredited and follows the standards of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).The social work program is located in SSHS.

JOB SUMMARY:
The graduate assistant would support the MSW Program Director, Field Education Director, and Program Coordinator in the administrative responsibilities of the social work program.

Examples of Duties
Duties/Responsibilities:
1. Support the marketing of the program and recruitment of students by participating in open houses and conducting outreach efforts to groups of prospective students and community partners.

2. Assist with planning and executing orientations and program hosted events, including but not limited to maintaining attendance records, distributing certificates, outreach to campus offices, technical assistance and other event planning necessities.

3. Develop content and implement engagement efforts across SW Program social media accounts, including but not limited to developing social media strategies and calendars for social media posts and facilitating student/faculty/staff highlights. Regularly post across all platforms adhering to marketing guidelines.

4. Answer inquiries about the social work program as they arise, including those made across all social media accounts

5. Support the field education team by maintaining updated placement lists, facilitating placement-related correspondence to field instructors and students, coordinating placement interviews, and providing administrative support as needed.

6. Provide support in communicating and maintaining records of program related events and learning opportunities to students on an ongoing basis.

7. Support alumni engagement and outreach efforts, including employment opportunity distribution.

8. Provide administrative support to the Social Work Program, including developing materials and maintaining updated and accurate records.
Knowledge and Abilities:

1. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other offices or
organizations
2. Prepare clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative reports and
presentations
3. Maintain essential files and records
4. Have strong record-keeping and interpersonal skills
5. Knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Google platforms, social media platforms, and Canvas.
Compensation:

This is a 10-month, part-time position that requires 20 hours per week. Compensation
includes a $10,000 stipend and up to $8,000 in tuition reimbursement.

Period of Contract:

September 2025 -June 2026 (renewable); 20 hours per week
Supplemental Information
EEO Statement:
Ramapo College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Ramapo has a long history of advocating, advising, and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Examples can be found in its mission statement, strategic plans, degree and course offerings, community outreach programs and other diversity programs. Ramapo's commitment to diversity and inclusion is infused across all facets of the College; where the environment is welcoming, dedicated to social justice, respectful of freedom of expression, focused on educating and having an ongoing conversation regarding cultural competence and the benefits and importance of diversity.
This position is not eligible for benefits.