Administrative Staff

Steve Weston
sdweston [at] rutgers.edu
Assistant Dean of Academic Administration
(848) 932-2728
Room 190

Duties

• Student recruitment, admissions, financial aid support, advising, career development, academic records for graduation for all Bloustein School academic programs
• Dean of students responsibilities for student psychological and health issues, disabilities, academic integrity
• Benchmarking and enrollment management for academic programs
• External relations with accrediting associations, surveys

Christina Torian
christina.torian [at] ejb.rutgers.edu
Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Education
Recruitment and Pre-Advising for Prospective Students (Joint Degree and EJB Direct Admit)
Room 192
(848) 932-2726                                          

Duties

• Provides pre-advising for prospective students interested in EJB undergraduate programs.
• Provides oversight of undergraduate education, including recruitment, admissions, academic advising, academic integrity, and enrollment management
• Supports administrative aspects of the implementation of the Academic Master Plan
• Establishes undergraduate recruitment efforts and implements best practices; represents the Bloustein School at undergraduate recruiting events
• Serves as primary contact for undergraduate student matters

Education

• Master of Labor and Employment Relations, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
• Bachelor of Arts, English, Tennessee State University

Previous Experience

• Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ
• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, District Office – Nashville, TN

Lynn Astorga
lastorga [at] rutgers.edu
Director of Student Recruitment and Adjunct Faculty
(848) 932-2388
Room 193

Duties

• Responsible for planning and coordinating full range of recruitment activities for graduate programs in Urban Planning, Public Policy, Public Informatics and Health Administration.
• Create strategic partnerships with organizations such as PPIA (Public Policy and International Affairs) , the Rangel Fellowship and Pickering Fellows programs that seek to promote diversity within public policy and public service.
• Represent the Bloustein School at student recruiting functions, visiting feeder undergraduate schools, participates in national panel discussions, interview potential applicants, etc.
• Schoolwide point person for the management of part-time lecturers, Class 1 adjunct instructors, and others associated with graduate and undergraduate instruction as well as auxiliary instructional staffing.
• Writes job descriptions and solicitations for instructors teaching in Bloustein’s graduate Public Policy, Urban Planning, Health Administration, and Public Informatics programs, as well as our five undergraduate majors, and conducts reviews and consultations with these part-time instructors and the program directors to ensure alignment with the programs’ and school’s strategic goals.
• Aligns instructional personnel with needed courses and works with program directors and decanal leadership to ensure that instructors are complying with training, health and classroom policies and etiquette.

Education

• Doctor of Education, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
• Master of Education, Communication, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
• Bachelor of Arts, Communication, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Previous Experience

• Associate Director of Student Recruitment, Bloustein School
• Coordinator, Graduate Student Services, Bloustein School
• Coordinator, Korea Development Institute Fellowship Program, Bloustein School
• Assistant Booker – SFX / DelsenerSlater

Cheryl Egan
cheryl.egan [at] rutgers.edu
Career Management Specialist
(848) 932-2724
Room 186

Duties

• Provide individual and group career counseling/coaching to Master’s in Health Administration students to prepare and support them throughout their internship and job search process
• Conduct and provide resume/cover letter reviews, interviewing advice, networking/informational interviewing tips, and negotiation strategies
• Develop and maintain relationships with alumni and employers to facilitate connections for internship and employment opportunities
• Implement and lead job talks, seminars, networking/mentoring programs, and alumni career panel discussions

Education

• Master of Arts, Counseling, Montclair State University
• Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Montclair State University

Previous Experience

• Assistant Director/Intern Coordinator, Career Development Center, Rutgers University-Newark
• Career Counselor, BBCS Counseling Services

Andrea Garrido
andrea.garrido [at] rutgers.edu
Career Management Specialist
(848) 932-2987
Room 183

Duties

• Conduct individual and group career counseling and coaching to urban planning and policy graduate students and alumni to prepare them for an effective job and internship search, provide guidance in making informed career decisions, and support them in obtaining professional employment upon graduation and beyond.
• Support students in gaining career-related experience through internships and field experiences
• Offer resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile critiquing, interview skills training, networking, salary negotiation and career research support
• Design, implement and facilitate career education programs, initiatives and events, including career panels, recruiting events, round table discussions, job talks, workshops, seminars and a mentorship program
• Cultivate and develop strategic alliances with employment community for internships and employment opportunities for students and alumni
• Partner with alumni to serve as mentors and/or as employer partners and to create engaging career events to facilitate industry insights and enhance relations and connections for Bloustein, its students and alumni

Education

• Master of Arts in Education, Counseling Psychology, Seton Hall University
• Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management, Loyola University of Maryland

Previous Experience

• Founding Partner/Career Coach, Turning Leaf Career Consulting
• Associate Director, The Career Center, Seton Hall University

Courtney Culler
courtney.culler [at] rutgers.edu
Associate Director for Graduate Student Services
(848) 932-2727
Room 183

Duties

• Provides primary academic advisement to graduate students, coordinates admission, registration and pre-registration processes, and disseminates information to students regarding school policy
• Liaison for student life and activities, professional development, and/or support for special populations
• Continuous assessment of advisement operations, supervising graduate assistant workloads, providing oversight of graduate admissions processes and data management reporting
• Organization of school-wide events, including annual Applied Field Experience presentations, convocation, open houses, and new student orientation sessions
• Staff advisor for Bloustein Graduate Student Association (BGSA)

Education

• Master of Arts in Communications, University of Hartford
• Bachelor of Sciences, Health Sciences/Minor in Management, University of Hartford

Previous Experience

• Manager, Undergraduate Student Services, University of Hartford Barney School of Business
• Administrative Assistant, University of Hartford College of Engineering, Technology and Architecture
• Admissions Counselor, University of Hartford Office of Admissions

Greg Marrero

greg.marrero [at] rutgers.edu
Student Counselor, Graduate Student Services
(848) 932-2983
Room 183

Duties

• Facilitate the recruitment, admissions, matriculation and degree completion of graduate population
• Maintenance of student information and records
  Event coordination
• Provides academic advisement to graduate students, coordinates admission, registration and pre-registration processes, and disseminates information to students regarding school policy

Education

• Master of Arts, Higher Education, Saint Peter’s University
• Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology and Archaeology, Drew University

Previous Experience

• Information Specialist, Graduate and Professional Studies, Rutgers University

Natashia James
natashia.james [at] rutgers.edu
Assistant Director of Undergraduate Student Services

Last names A-F and Student Athletes regardless of last name
(848) 932-2701
Room 189

Duties

• Facilitate the recruitment, admissions, matriculation and degree completion of undergraduate population
• Undergraduate student academic and life advising
• Maintenance of student information and records​
• Event coordination

Education

• Master of Science in Sports Management, Drexel University
• Bachelor of Science, Sports Entertainment and Event Management, Johnson & Wales University

Previous Experience

• Academic Advising & Coaching Specialist, Academic Success Center, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

Alicia Nesser
alicia.nesser [at] rutgers.edu
Student Counselor, Undergraduate Student Services
Last names G-O
(848) 932-2936
Room 191

Duties

• Facilitate the recruitment, admissions, matriculation and degree completion of undergraduate population
• Undergraduate student academic and life advising
• Maintenance of student information and records​
• Event coordination

Education

• Master of Education, College Student Affairs, Rutgers University
• Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science, School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS), Rutgers University

Previous Experience

• Hall Director, Office of Residence Life, Rutgers University

Jessica Reyes
jessica.reyes [at] rutgers.edu
Student Counselor, Undergraduate Student Services
Last Names P-Z and all Veterans and Military affiliated students regardless of last names (848) 932-2905 Room 186

Duties

• Facilitate the recruitment, admissions, matriculation and degree completion of undergraduate population
• Undergraduate student academic and life advising
• Maintenance of student information and records​
• Event coordination

Education

• Master of Arts in Education, Higher Education Administration, Louisiana State University
• Bachelor of Science, Social Work, School of Arts and Sciences and School of Social Work, Rutgers University  

Previous Experience

• Financial Aid Coordinator, Academic Advisor, and Enrollment Services Assistant, Middlesex College

Marie O’Brien
marieo [at] rutgers.edu
Administrative Assistant
(848) 932-2722
Room 186

Duties

• Event logistics for academic programs, student services
• Assist with application processing and produce electronic files
• Create recruitment packages, printing material
• Provide reports to registrar’s office
• Assist recruiting activities through creating packages, attending fairs and open houses
• Manage keys for TA/GA and Ph.D. office, lockers
• Activate ID cards for new graduate students